Life Plasma joins Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA)

Life Plasma, a leading plasma company specializing in the collection of human plasma, used to make plasma-derived medicines, has announced today that it has received Plasma membership from The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA).

Life Plasma’s plasma collection facility in Reading, PA commenced operations and initiated source plasma collection in 2022. With the PPTA membership, Life Plasma is now part of PPTA’s Plasma member group that supplies human source plasma for further manufacturing the much-needed plasma-derived medicines for patients.

The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) is a key player in the plasma industry, with an extensive network of human plasma collection centers and manufacturers. PPTA collaborates with numerous key stakeholders and policymakers to establish rightful standards and programs for donors and patients. PPTA members play a valuable role, producing approximately 80% of the plasma protein therapies used in the United States today, and more than 60% worldwide.

“We are delighted with the PPTA approval of Life Plasma’s membership which underpins our ongoing commitment and dedication to donor safety and the purity and potency of the plasma that we collect.” said Kalmen Feinberg, M.D., Medical Director of Life Plasma.

“I want to thank the Plasma industry peers that recommended Life Plasma’s membership to PPTA making this achievement possible. The membership recognizes Life Plasma’s goal to be a world-class plasma company that is deeply committed to putting donor safety and comfort at the center of everything we do.” said Nagesh Ramesh, Ph.D., Founder and President, Life Plasma.

To learn more about the Life Plasma center’s donation process, please visit: www.lifeplasma.com, or visit in person at 5438 Perkiomen Ave, Reading PA 19606.

About Life Plasma
Life Plasma is an FDA-licensed company specializing in the collection of human plasma used to make plasma-derived medicines for immune disorders, hemophilia, and critical care patients. Managed by a team of experts who have experience in the specialized field of plasma collection. Life Plasma centers follow FDA regulations and guidance and follow cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) in all their facilities. For more information about Life Plasma, please visit www.lifeplasma.com.