{"id":30812,"date":"2021-02-15T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T18:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=30812"},"modified":"2024-05-13T09:29:37","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T15:29:37","slug":"donating-covid-19-convalescent-plasma-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/donating-covid-19-convalescent-plasma-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"What is COVID-19 convalescent plasma?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h2><b>What is convalescent plasma?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Since there is no cure for COVID-19, medical providers are doing all they can to help people who are sick with the novel coronavirus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized convalescent plasma therapy for people with COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>Convalescent plasma therapy uses blood from people who have recovered from COVID-19 to help others who are sick. When we get sick, our bodies create antibodies to fight infections. People who have recovered, or &#8220;convalesced&#8221; from COVID-19, are able to donate their &#8220;convalescent plasma,&#8221; which contains antibodies that may help another person fight COVID-19.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Do I qualify?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"markqccpeaq4w\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">COVID<\/span>-19 convalescent plasma may only be collected from people who have recovered from COVID-19 if they are eligible to donate blood.<\/p>\n<p>You must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prior diagnosis of <span class=\"markqccpeaq4w\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">COVID<\/span>-19 documented by a laboratory test.<\/li>\n<li>Complete resolution of symptoms at least 14 days before the donation.<\/li>\n<li>Have not received a COVID-19 vaccine within 14 days.<\/li>\n<li>Have experienced COVID-19 symptoms within the past three months.<\/li>\n<li>Meet all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/07\/UCHealth-Garth-Englund-Donor-Information.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">requirements for blood donation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>More details are outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/vaccines-blood-biologics\/investigational-new-drug-ind-or-device-exemption-ide-process-cber\/investigational-covid-19-convalescent-plasma-emergency-inds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FDA guidelines.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Donating <\/b><b>convalescent plasma<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Garth Englund Blood Center in Northern Colorado has currently suspended the collection of COVID-19 convalescent plasma. Donors are still needed for platelets and whole blood, which does not require a COVID-19 antibody test. If interested in being a donor, fill out this <strong><a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=XOYJ9QuOLUeycG7Um4Mp3UNWxIdanMlKtaWvjWMFLv1UQlBMQTQ3N1JISjhGNFJNMEtGSDBWVzJCSi4u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">form<\/a><\/strong> or contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/garth-englund-blood-donation-center-fort-collins\/\">Fort Collins<\/a> (<a href=\"tel:970-495-8965\">970.495.8965<\/a>) or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-garth-englund-blood-donation-center-loveland\/\">Loveland<\/a><\/strong> (<a href=\"tel:970-614-1510\">970.614.1510<\/a>) donation centers for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Outside Northern Colorado: Go to the\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitalant.org\/COVIDFree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Vitalant Website<\/a><\/b> to donate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Where can I find more information?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Colorado COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project Consortium<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/covid-19-coronavirus-recent-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UCHealth Today&#8217;s COVID-19 page.<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>UCHealth Today article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/donating-plasma-for-covid-patients-new-push-in-fight-against-deadly-virus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Donating plasma for COVID patients new push in fight against deadly virus<\/a><\/li>\n<li>UCHealth Today article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/colorados-first-convalescent-plasma-recipient-leaves-icu-after-34-days-on-ventilator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2018Huge\u2019 milestone: Colorado\u2019s first convalescent plasma recipient leaves ICU after 34 days on a ventilator<\/a><\/li>\n<li>UCHealth Today article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/high-quality-antibody-tests-and-covid-19-tests-now-available-to-the-public-in-colorado-through-uchealth\/\">High-quality antibody tests and screening for the COVID-19 virus now available to the public in Colorado<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Antibody testing \u2013 Frequently asked questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Which tests can I get through UCHealth?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>UCHealth offers\u00a0two types of COVID-19 testing. All testing is voluntary.<\/p>\n<p>One type of test can tell whether\u00a0you currently have the virus that causes COVID-19. This test requires a nose swab.<\/p>\n<p>UCHealth also is offering an antibody test. This test tells whether\u00a0you\u00a0have been exposed to COVID-19. This test requires a blood draw.<\/p>\n<p>For updated information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/infectious-diseases\/coronavirus-covid-19\/covid-19-testing\/\">COVID-19 testing through UCHealth<\/a>, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/infectious-diseases\/coronavirus-covid-19\/covid-19-testing\/\">here<\/a>. For information on community testing locations throughout Colorado, please click <a href=\"https:\/\/cdphe.colorado.gov\/covid-19\/data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is the difference between a COVID-19 test and antibody test?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A nose-swab test can detect the virus that causes COVID-19 in someone who is sick now.<\/p>\n<p>An antibody test can see if someone may have been exposed to COVID-19 and now has antibodies to the virus.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What are antibodies?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When we get infections, our bodies create proteins to fight infections. These are called antibodies.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How long does it take for a person to create antibodies?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It can take days or weeks for a person to develop antibodies.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How long do antibodies to COVID-19 last?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Researchers don\u2019t know yet how long antibodies to COVID-19 last or whether they protect people from getting sick in the future.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32071\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32071\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32071\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26153357\/lab-pic-tiny.webp\" alt=\"High-quality antibody tests are now available to the public in Colorado at various locations throughout Colorado. Here, a lab manager works on tests at a UCHealth lab.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26153357\/lab-pic-tiny.webp 600w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26153357\/lab-pic-tiny-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26153357\/lab-pic-tiny-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26153357\/lab-pic-tiny-200x133.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32071\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UCHealth labs are now doing both COVID-19 tests and antibody tests for members of the public. Photo by UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Why should I get the COVID-19 test?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you have symptoms of COVID-19 now, a nose-swab test may be able to determine if you are infected with COVID-19, the new coronavirus causing the pandemic. These signs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n<li>Sore throat<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Exhaustion<\/li>\n<li>Body aches<\/li>\n<li>Sudden loss of taste or smell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Why should I get an antibody test?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Antibody tests can tell you if you have been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. If you test positive and you have fully recovered from COVID-19, you might be able to donate\u00a0convalescent plasma for the treatment of patients who are currently sick with COVID-19. .<\/p>\n<p>Also, results from antibody tests might help medical experts understand how widely the new coronavirus has spread in communities.<\/p>\n<p>But, it\u2019s important to know that a positive test result to an antibody test does not mean you are safe (immune) from getting COVID-19 in the future. Researchers are still working to understand how protective these antibodies to COVID-19 may be.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>If I get a positive test result from an antibody test, what does that mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Since COVID-19 is\u00a0a new illness, medical experts are\u00a0learning how COVID-19 antibodies work. If you get a positive test result, that means you probably were exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>But<strong><em>,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>a positive result does not mean you are immune or less likely to get COVID-19 in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Even if your results from an antibody test are positive, you should continue to follow social distancing guidelines. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staying at least 6 feet away from people outside of your household.<\/li>\n<li>Washing your hands often.<\/li>\n<li>Wearing a mask in public.<\/li>\n<li>Staying home if you are having any symptoms of COVID-19.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>What if I get a positive result from a COVID-19 test?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you learn that you have COVID-19, you should isolate yourself at home right away and contact your health care provider. You may be able to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/think-you-might-have-covid-19-what-should-you-do\/\">heal at home<\/a>. But, you should get medical help right away if you are having serious problems like trouble breathing.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>I heard antibody tests can be inaccurate. Is that true?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, there are many commercial antibody tests found at drug stores, labs and at medical facilities. Many of these tests are not accurate and have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/home\">not been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>UCHealth is only offering tests that our medical experts have tested and verified. UCHealth COVID-19 tests are high-quality, accurate, FDA-authorized tests and far exceed current FDA authorization requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What questions should I ask about antibody tests?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Be very careful about the type of antibody test you get and ask questions about the type of test you will be getting. UCHealth experts found that most antibody tests that only required a finger prick were not accurate. You will want an antibody test that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Requires a full blood draw<\/li>\n<li>Has been tested and proven to be accurate<\/li>\n<li>Is authorized by the FDA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Where is UCHealth offering testing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Currently, UCHealth is offering testing at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/infectious-diseases\/coronavirus-covid-19\/covid-19-testing\/\">these<\/a> facilities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32076\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32076\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32076\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26204948\/Blood-test-check-in-tiny.webp\" alt=\"antibody testing - check in at Memorial Hospital\" width=\"300\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26204948\/Blood-test-check-in-tiny.webp 562w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26204948\/Blood-test-check-in-tiny-169x300.webp 169w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26204948\/Blood-test-check-in-tiny-84x150.webp 84w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/05\/26204948\/Blood-test-check-in-tiny-200x356.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Antibody tests are available to the public now at multiple sites along the Front Range, including UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. Photo by Cary Vogrin for UCHealth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>How can I make an appointment to get a COVID-19 test, an antibody test or both?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Currently, <a href=\"https:\/\/mychart.uchealth.org\/MyChart\/inside.asp?mode=questionnaire&amp;from=list&amp;src=sys&amp;srcid=1&amp;quesid=2105811111\">test scheduling is done via My Health Connection<\/a>, UCHealth\u2019s patient portal.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Will my health insurance cover testing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Many insurance providers will cover COVID-19 and antibody testing, but you should check on the details for your insurance plan. If you have not met the yearly deductible for your plan, you could be charged. And, for antibody testing, it\u2019s also possible that the cost of the test itself may be covered, but that you will be charged for the blood draw.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do I need to be a current UCHealth patient to get tested?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>No. You are welcome to get tested even if you are not a current UCHealth patient. You will need to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mychart.uchealth.org\/MyChart\/inside.asp?mode=questionnaire&amp;from=list&amp;src=sys&amp;srcid=1&amp;quesid=2105811111\">sign up for a My Health Connection account to schedule a test<\/a>\u00a0and get your results.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How long will it take to get my results back?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You will get your results within a few days. You might get your results sooner depending on where you get tested.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Will my test results be used for research?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your test results are private. But researchers may use anonymous testing data to find how widely COVID-19 has spread throughout the community and to assist public health experts and government leaders as they try to minimize the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How can I protect myself from getting COVID-19?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Wash your hands regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Stay at least six feet away from people in public.<\/li>\n<li>Stay home if you are sick.<\/li>\n<li>Wearing a mask when appropriate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need medical advice, please contact your provider.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is convalescent plasma? Since there is no cure for COVID-19, medical providers are doing all they can to help people who are sick with the novel coronavirus. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized convalescent plasma therapy for people with COVID-19. 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