APHERESIS STUDY
Help Accelerate Chronic Lyme Disease Research
Why Your Participation Matters
Did you know your white blood cells can make a big difference? By donating these cells through a process called apheresis, you can help researchers find new life-saving therapeutics and develop medical breakthroughs for chronic Lyme disease.
Blood will be collected from one arm, and a small amount of white blood cells will be separated off through a machine. Your blood is returned normally to your other arm.
You will be screened to confirm study eligibility prior to being scheduled for any donations. Our trained medical team is by your side every step of the way.
Pre-Screening
Submit a health profile by answering basic questions about your medical history.
Screening
Speak with a research coordinator to learn more about what is required to participate.
Donation
Schedule an appointment at the closest donation location to you. Upon request, transportation can be provided.
Compensation
You will be compensated up to $550 for your time on each donation you are eligible for.
Chronic Lyme Disease Requirements & Locations
Please find the donation option below that most interests you.
You may qualify if:
- Are 18 to 89 years of age
- Are diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease
- Are willing and able to travel to and from a Sanguine-partnered apheresis clinic for blood collection and the apheresis procedure
You may not qualify if:
- Received blood products or investigational/unapproved drugs within 30 days of the study procedure
- Have been diagnosed with any medical condition that would increase potential phlebotomy risks
- Have donated a unit of blood within the last 2 months at the date of informed consent
- Are pregnant
Chronic Lyme Disease
Donation Type: Apheresis (White Blood Cell)
Compensation: up to $550
Chronic Lyme Disease
Donation Type: Apheresis (White Blood Cell)
Compensation: up to $550
How It Works
Understanding Your Apheresis Donation
Before and After You Donate
We want to ensure that your donation experience is positive and successful. Please download our white blood cell donation preparation guide for tips about your white blood cell donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can withdraw from the study or decline participation at any time for any reason.
All of our studies and staff are HIPAA compliant and follow all state and federal regulations. We keep your information confidential. Check out our privacy and protection policies to learn more.
No. You do not need to have health insurance in order to qualify for the study. However, to participate in most studies, you will need to provide proof of your diagnosis. Even if you are not currently seeing a physician, you can still sign an authorization for Medical Record Release from your former physician that can serve as proof of diagnosis.
There are two visits for this study. The first visit is a screening at the donation center which takes one to two hours to complete. If you are eligible to participate, the second visit takes up to four and a half hours to complete at the donation center.
