CSL Plasma Eligibility Requirements (2026 Guide)

Updated 2026-09-22 · Written by an active CSL Plasma donor

Thinking about donating plasma at CSL Plasma? This guide covers the high-level eligibility basics most new donors ask about—age, weight, health screening, ID and address docs, common temporary deferrals, and how eligibility connects to referral rewards.

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Important: Rules, screening questions, and pay amounts can change. Your local CSL Plasma center and the CSL Plasma app have the final say. When in doubt, call the center or check the app before you go.

Looking for a first-time walkthrough? See what to expect on your first visit and the new donor bonus overview. For the referral offer itself, start at plasmareferralcode.com or the referral code page.

Age, weight, and basic health requirements

According to CSL Plasma’s publicly posted guidance, donors typically need to meet these basics:

Age: Generally 18 through 74
Weight: At least 110 pounds
Health: Be in good health and pass the center’s eligibility and screening process
ID and address: Have valid identification and a permanent address

You’ll also complete a health questionnaire and on-site checks (for example, vitals and related screening). Staff review your answers, medical history, and current health the day you donate.

Confirm with your center or the CSL Plasma app before you visit—especially if you’re near an age cutoff, close to the weight minimum, or managing a medical condition. Eligibility is determined during your visit.

ID and address requirements

First-time (and many returning) donors are asked to bring documentation so the center can verify identity and residency. At a high level, CSL Plasma commonly expects:

A valid, government-issued photo ID (for example, a driver’s license, state ID, or military ID)
Proof of Social Security / unique identification number (for example, a Social Security card or other accepted document showing that number)
Proof of current address / residency (examples CSL lists include recent mail, a current lease, or a utility bill; digital copies are often acceptable)

Exact accepted documents can vary by center and situation (including border-center rules). If you’re unsure whether a document will work, ask your local center before your first trip.

Tip: Bring a list of your current medications and supplements too—staff typically ask during screening.

Common deferrals (tattoos/piercings window, medications, recent illness)

A deferral means you’re not eligible to donate that day. Some deferrals are temporary; others may last longer. CSL medical staff make the call.

Tattoos and piercings

CSL Plasma’s published guidance asks donors to wait four months after a new tattoo, tattoo touch-up, or new ear/body piercing before donating. That wait is framed as a regulatory safety requirement. Confirm the current window with your center—policies can be updated, and staff will verify dates during screening.

Medications and supplements

Many people who take medication can still donate, but some medications, supplements, or the conditions they treat can pause eligibility. CSL recommends bringing a full list of:

Prescription medications
Over-the-counter medicines
Supplements
Birth control
Hormone replacement medications

Do not guess from an internet list. Ask a Medical Staff Associate at your center—eligibility is decided there.

Recent illness and day-of health

Feeling sick (fever, active infection, or not feeling well in general) can lead to a temporary deferral until you’ve recovered and meet the center’s screening criteria. High blood pressure readings, low hematocrit/protein, or other day-of findings can also pause donation even if you usually qualify.

Other situations CSL has publicly flagged as eligibility issues include recent certain risk behaviors (for example, injecting drugs, steroids, or other substances not prescribed by a doctor, or exchanging sex for money or drugs, within time windows they publish). Answer screening questions honestly—staff are there to keep donors and patients safe.

When unsure, call your center or check the CSL Plasma app before you make the trip.

Who cannot donate

Some people are typically unable to donate; others may be deferred for a period of time. Based on CSL Plasma’s public materials, examples of situations where donation is generally not accepted include:

A diagnosis of AIDS, or a positive HIV test
A positive test for Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C
Recent activity that puts you at risk of contracting HIV (CSL has referenced a past-four-month window in FAQ language—confirm current questions with screening staff)
Not meeting age, weight, ID/address, or other screening requirements

This is not a complete medical list. Having a disability or a managed medical condition does not automatically mean you cannot donate—CSL has stated that eligibility is assessed individually. Your local center has the final say. Direct medication, condition, and procedure questions to a Medical Staff Associate.

New donors vs return/lapsed donors

This distinction matters for both pay promotions and referral codes.

Status (typical)	What it usually means	Referral codes
True new donor	No prior donation history at any CSL Plasma center	Generally eligible to apply a referral code (if other program rules are met)
Active / return donor	Donated recently (within CSL’s active window)	Referral codes are for new referees—not for resetting your own status
Lapsed donor	Often defined by CSL as no completed donation in 180+ days	Usually not treated as a brand-new referral; ask about welcome-back or return offers instead

CSL’s referral program terms state that a referred person must be a new donor with no prior donation history at any CSL Plasma center. Switching cities or centers does not create a “new” history if you’ve donated at CSL before.

Lapsed donors may still be welcome back and may see separate return promotions—but those are different from first-time referral qualification. Check the app or your local center for what’s available where you donate.

More detail: CSL Plasma referral code guide and new donor bonus.

How eligibility ties to referral qualification

Passing eligibility screening is step one. To earn (and help someone earn) a CSL referral reward, you also need to clear the program timing rules. Per CSL’s published referral terms (confirm in the app—terms can change):

Be a true new donor to CSL Plasma (no prior CSL donations).
Apply the referral code in the CSL Plasma app within 7 days of your first donation (or donate within 7 days if the code was applied first).
Complete 2 successful donations within 30 days of the first donation.
Keep an active iGive Rewards® account (you’ll typically activate this after you receive your donor number at the center).

If you’re deferred before you finish those donations, the referral may not qualify until you complete the required successful donations inside the window. That’s why clearing eligibility—and planning your second visit—matters.

CSL’s referral reward value to the referring donor is commonly around $100 when the new donor fully qualifies (amounts and promos vary by location and can change). Always verify current amounts in the CSL Plasma app.

Use referral code Q6MT7GL0XU once cleared to start

Once you’ve reviewed eligibility and you’re ready for your first CSL Plasma visit:

Confirm you meet the basics (age, weight, health, ID/address) and that you’re a true new CSL donor.
Gather your required identity and address documents.
Apply referral code Q6MT7GL0XU in the CSL Plasma app within the program’s timing window.
Complete your first donation, then return for the second so the referral can qualify.

Extra cash-back from Emiliano: After CSL’s referral qualifies (typically after those 2 donations within 30 days, when the ~$100 referral reward posts for the referrer), Emiliano sends an additional $50 via Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, or Apple Pay. Details and how to claim live on plasmareferralcode.com and the referral code page.

Amounts, windows, and center rules can change—double-check the CSL Plasma app and your local center before you visit. If you’re eligible and new to CSL, code Q6MT7GL0XU is a simple way to start.

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