1. Convalescent plasma programme NHS Blood and Transplant
Yes. The NHS Blood and Transplant has resumed collecting convalescent plasma following a temporary pause. You should still complete your test to help us identify if you are an eligible donor. You can find out more about the status of the trial here.
The antibody test works by analysing a sample of your blood to test for the level of COVID-19 antibodies. An antibody is a protein that the body produces to help fight infection. If you have had COVID-19 or the COVID-19 vaccine your body will have produced specific antibodies to fight off the virus. It’s important to note that while a positive sample test does indicate you’ve had COVID-19, a negative result does not confirm you’ve not had the virus.
- After volunteering for the NHS Blood and Transplant convalescent plasma donation, you will be sent an email inviting you to register. When you click on the link you will be taken to this page to register with Homed-IQ for the next steps.
- You will then be asked to set up an account with Homed-IQ. When you have done that we will automatically process your Convalescent Plasma Donor Eligibility Test, and you will receive an email confirmation including tracking details once your test kit has been dispatched.
- Your sample collection kit will arrive in the post within a couple of days and will contain everything you need to collect your sample and enable you to post it to the laboratory. Please make sure you post your sample on the same day as you take your test.
- Once you have collected your sample and sent it back to us, you will get an email letting you know we have received it at the laboratory. Most people will receive their results within 2-3 working days of their sample arriving at the laboratory.
- We will send you a further email to let you know that your results are ready so that you can log into your account at www.homediq.com to view if you are a suitable candidate to donate convalescent plasma for use in COVID–19 treatment trials and advise on the next steps in the process.
The Customer Care team is here for you, should you need any help along the way. Please email [email protected]. They are available from 8 am – 6 pm Monday to Friday, and from 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.
The Customer Care team is here for you, should you need any help along the way. Please email [email protected]. They are available from 8 am – 6 pm Monday to Friday, and from 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.