Information for Donors
The Community Blood Center of Dayton (CBC) is collecting the antibody-rich plasma from COVID-19 survivors to treat critically ill coronavirus patients at local hospitals and outside our region.
Have you tested positive for:
- COVID-19 infection by viral RNA nasal swab test - or - COVID-19 antibodies by blood test.
If you tested positive by RNA nasal swab test are you:
- Symptom free for at least 14 days with a NEGATIVE test for COVID-19 - or - Symptom free for at least 28 days (no negative test required).
If you tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies are you:
- Symptom free for 28 days.
>> REGISTER TO DONATE
Donation Collection Site:
Community Blood Center
349 S. Main St.
Dayton, OH 45402
To donate blood or plasma you must:
- Meet all general eligibility criteria for blood donation
- Not be on any medication listed on the current Medication Deferral List
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: How long will a CCP donation take?
A: Your first donation will take approximately 2 hours.
Q: What happens during a CCP donation?
A: A needle is placed into a vein in your arm. Your blood flows through tubing into an automated system that separates some of your plasma from your red blood cells and other blood
components. The non-plasma components are returned to you through the same needle.
