Is donating blood and plasma the same thing?

Donating blood and plasma are not the same thing. Blood donation involves giving whole blood, which is later separated into its components—red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma. Plasma donation, specifically, involves a process called plasmapheresis, where only the plasma is extracted, and the other blood components are returned to the donor's body. Plasma donations are crucial for producing life-saving therapies for various medical conditions. Both types of donations are vital, but they serve different purposes and involve distinct procedures.

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