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Yes, the plasma donation center is correct to refuse donations from someone with MS. This is because MS is an autoimmune condition where your immune system produces antibodies that attack your nervous system. These antibodies are present in your plasma, so your plasma cannot be safely used for other people.

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Yes, the plasma donation center is correct to refuse donations from someone with MS. This is because MS is an autoimmune condition where your immune system produces antibodies that attack your nervous system. These antibodies are present in your plasma, so your plasma cannot be safely used for other people.

While you cannot donate plasma, it's worth noting that plasma exchange (plasmapheresis) is actually sometimes used as a treatment for severe MS relapses. This is different from donation - it's a therapeutic procedure where your plasma is removed and replaced with new plasma to help remove harmful antibodies from your blood.

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Plasmapheresis: Plasma Exchange and MS