Guess I am Wrong

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Responding to @cintol in a discussion about donating blood (whole blood) for money, I told her that I did not know of any place that gave money for whole blood, or platelets, etc. although I do know of selling plasma. I also told her that I did not think you could do whole blood twice a week. Evidently, I am wrong. There are a couple of companies in the US who will buy blood, and there was even a website stating that you can make about five thousand dollars a year doing so. However, here are the guidelines: Rules For Donating Blood: Blood donors must be above the age of 18 Must have a permanent address and valid ID Tattoos or body piercings must be done at least 12 months ago Pre-screen physical examination and comprehensive medical testing must be completed Health history questionnaire must be completed to rule out individuals who engage in high-risk behavior or live an unhealthy lifestyle Must test negative for transmissible diseases such as hepatitis and HIV Like I said, I know when my blood and platelets have been taken, at the central collection point they do run tests on it. Want to read more about this topic from Cindy Tolbert @cintol ? Go to her profile and read the discussion "How Can They Do That?" Thanks Cindy for a chance to do some more research and contribute a post on the topic myself.