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Study Synopsis

The purpose of this research is to study the feasibility and safety of convalescent plasma (CP) in patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection (COVID-19).

• CP is obtained by collecting plasma from a patient who has already recovered from COVID-19 and developed an immunity.
• It is hoped that the plasma will be helpful to sick patient and aid in their recovery.
• Donated CP is received from New York Blood Bank and American Red Cross.

Who Can Donate?

• Those who have had a lab confirmed COVID-19 positive diagnosis.
• Resolved COVID-19 status: Complete resolution of symptoms at least 14 days prior to donation
• Healthy individual without recent history of blood infections
• 18 years of age or older
• Additional eligibility criteria can be found at:

https://www.nybc.org/donate-blood/becomedonor/can-i-donate-blood/

or

https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid-19-patients.html