I used to give blood regularly, but gave it up after the Red Cross had to jab me repeatedly to get a vein. Yesterday I gave plasma--my first time for that--at Cedar-Sinai hospital, and they were good, one stick and that was it. They will test it for antibodies to SARS-Cov-2.
More notes about my experience:
-Temperature and required new mask walking into the hospital.
-At check-in, there was an extensive questionnaire on a tablet.
-At pre-screen, they checked my height, weight, iron level, blood pressure, and pulse.
-During the procedure, they monitored my blood pressure, adjusted the apheresis machine, and brought me warm blankets. Overall, multiple staffers kept a close eye on the multiple donors in the room and constantly checked up on me. I felt very taken care of.
-There was the usual snacks, water, and juice afterward in a kitchen area.
-They gave me a choice of gifts upon check-out and paid for my parking.