inp.polri.go.id - Convalescent plasma donors are a method of healing from Covid-19 infection. Convalescent plasma can be obtained from a Covid-19 survivor who has recovered in about three months. Because it successfully fights infection, a survivor's plasma contains Covid-19 antibodies. These antibodies provide a way for a survivor's immune system to fight off the virus when a survivor is sick, so donating a survivor's convalescent plasma may help others fight the Covid-19 illness and help them recover. The Head of the Central Indonesian Red Cross, Blood Donor Unit, Linda Lukitari Waseso, explained that convalescent plasma donors are a passive immunization method which is carried out by giving plasma from people who have recovered from Covid-19 to Covid-19 patients who are being treated. This action is intended as an additional therapy for Covid-19 by inviting people who have recovered from Covid-19 to become plasma donors, said Linda when contacted by Kompas.com, Friday (07/09/21). The following requirements are convalescent plasma donors: - Your age is 18-60 years old - Your weight 55 Kg - Men are preferred, if the woman has never been pregnant. - Have been confirmed by Covid-19 with a certificate of recovery from the treating doctor/health facility - Free of complaints/symptoms for at least 14 days - Haven't received a blood transfusion in the last 6 months - Preference will be given to those who Have donated blood Source: https://plasmakonvalesen.covid19.go.id/ How to become a convalescent plasma donor: Covid-19 survivors who have met the criteria can contact Indonesian Red Cross Blood Donor Unit. Officers will arrange time for examination and blood sampling, if eligible, convalescent plasma donor collection will be carried out using the apheresis method. The following is the flow of convalescent plasma donation at the Blood Donor Unit: 1. Donor Preparation Fill out the blood donation form and Informed Consent, donor selection through history and physical examination 2. Complete Blood Donation Laboratory Examination - Blood Type Confirmation - Antibody Screening - Transmitted Infections Through Blood Transfusion (HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis) 3. Collection of Donor Blood The collection of convalescent plasma or blood from the donor is carried out using an apheresis machine. The length of time for taking donor blood is about 45 minutes. To donate convalescent plasma, you can visit the nearest Indonesian Red Cross Blood Donor Unit https://plasmakonvalesen.covid19.go.id/id/udd-pmi.html