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What Is The Average Hematocrit Level To Donate Plasma Cells?

i ve donated plazma in past years .im 63 weight 200lbs. anyway i started donating plazma in 2016 and did for several monthsw then quit for while . im a very health conscience person my whole life. i eat super foods greens protein shakes only thing bad maybe is i drank alot of coffee. but resently i cant donate because of high hamatocrit the industries range is 39-54 for men to donate. so whats the problem with my mine being higher i believe im healther than averge person.
Fri, 16 Jun 2017
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Hello,

Donating blood products is a good habit and obviously it can save someone's life. But during the process of donating blood or blood products it is the safety of the donor that is of prime importance. As you have mentioned that your hematocrit is increased, it shows that there is relative reduction in the plasma volume in the blood and upon further donating the plasma, the problem may be aggravated. As the rule excess of everything is injurious so is for the hematocrit, and its increased levels can cause the increased risk of multiple illnesses including heart disease and stroke.

So for your safety, it is better to refrain from plasma donation if your hematocrit is high. Alternatively, you can discuss about the possibility of donating the packed red blood cells with your primary physician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Imran Ahmed Khan
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What Is The Average Hematocrit Level To Donate Plasma Cells?

Hello, Donating blood products is a good habit and obviously it can save someone s life. But during the process of donating blood or blood products it is the safety of the donor that is of prime importance. As you have mentioned that your hematocrit is increased, it shows that there is relative reduction in the plasma volume in the blood and upon further donating the plasma, the problem may be aggravated. As the rule excess of everything is injurious so is for the hematocrit, and its increased levels can cause the increased risk of multiple illnesses including heart disease and stroke. So for your safety, it is better to refrain from plasma donation if your hematocrit is high. Alternatively, you can discuss about the possibility of donating the packed red blood cells with your primary physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Imran Ahmed Khan