at the plasma donation place, one of the screening questions is "have you had a condition with scab formation?" - like, a superficial cut, or a mosquito bite?
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Are you sure that the question wasn't asking if you have a condition which prevents scab formation? That might indicate a clotting disorder or some other problem that may make donating blood/plasma a bad idea for you.
Yeah, I think bodily fluid donation is governed by federal legislation, so it's a felony to violate the regulations, right? Canadian here. That would make me want to cover my ass too.
Our donations can't be paid and there are a lot fewer people donating, so all I know about it is that Canadian Blood Services would rather throw your blood out on the off-chance that you're lying than actually send it for testing. I guess they want a sure thing and the testing is a formality. Probably the US is the same.
...I am aware blood is not plasma. Canadian Blood Services oversees the donation of both since they are both blood products. I am using the term colloquially to help you understand my perspective since you are not Canadian.
so all I know about it is that Canadian Blood Services would rather throw your blood out on the off-chance that you're lying than actually send it for testing
Yes, this is a colloquialism that I made purposely to illustrate my larger point. Again, if you can't understand that, there is no point in further discussion. Bye. If you reply again I will block you.