Spectrum Health was the first health system in Michigan to offer a new treatment option to COVID-19 patients, convalescent plasma therapy. Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and meet the criteria, can donate plasma that will be transfused to critically-ill patients to help boost their immune system.

Plasma donations are needed from recovered patients. If you tested positive for COVID-19 and are interested in donating, please contact the Spectrum Health Office of Research and Education at If you tested positive for COVID-19 and are interested in donating, please contact the Spectrum Health Office of Research and Education at covid19research@spectrumhealth.org . You will be contacted by a member of our research team and guided through the donation process. You must be eligible to donate blood and must have no COVID-19 symptoms at least 14 days prior to donation. Criteria for blood donation is available here . A negative COVID-19 test result is not required.

Those who could not get a COVID-19 test at the time of their illness may qualify to donate plasma if they have a positive antibody test after recovering. Spectrum Health has COVID-19 antibody testing available. This testing is only recommended for individuals either at least 10 to 14 days after their symptoms began, or 10 to 14 days following an exposure to individuals with a confirmed COVID-19 infection. If you are interested, please contact your primary care physician, as testing requires an order from a provider. Thank you for considering a plasma donation and impacting the lives of patients today and into the future.