How an Inaccurate Background Report Could Stop You From Donating Plasma

Donating blood plasma can be a rewarding experience, knowing that you are helping to save lives. However, the process of donating plasma is not always straightforward. One potential roadblock to donating plasma is an inaccurate background report. This could happen if the information provided in the report is incorrect or outdated, leading to a rejection of your plasma donation. In this blog, we will discuss how an inaccurate background report can prevent you from donating blood plasma, and how the FCRA can help correct any inaccuracies in the report.

First, let’s understand what a background report is. A background report is a collection of information about a person’s personal and professional history, which is used by employers, landlords, and other entities to evaluate a person’s suitability for a particular position or opportunity. Background reports can include information such as criminal records, credit history, education and employment verification, and driving records.

Now, let’s look at how an inaccurate background report can prevent you from donating blood plasma. When you go to donate plasma, the donation center will conduct a health screening, which includes a review of your medical history and any medications you may be taking. They will also conduct a background check to ensure that you are eligible to donate plasma. If the background report shows that you have a criminal record or some other disqualifying factor, such as a history of drug use, you may be denied the opportunity to donate.

An inaccurate background report can lead to a denial of your plasma donation if it contains incorrect or outdated information. For example, if the report shows that you have a criminal record, but the information is incorrect or pertains to someone else with the same name, you may be unfairly disqualified from donating plasma. Similarly, if the report shows that you have a history of drug use, but you have been clean for years, you may be denied the opportunity to donate based on outdated information.

This is where the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) comes into play. The FCRA is a federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including background reports. Under the FCRA, if you believe that there is inaccurate information in your background report, your rights under the FCRA may have been violated. At this point you should contact an attorney who practices consumer protection law. They can help you identify the cause of the problem and chart a path to get the problem corrected. For example, you may be entitled to bring an action against the consumer reporting agency (CRA)that prepared the report. You also have the right to dispute that information with the consumer reporting agency (CRA) that provided the report. The CRA is required to investigate the dispute and correct any inaccuracies.

In conclusion, an inaccurate background report can prevent you from donating blood plasma, but the FCRA provides a way to correct any inaccuracies in the report. If you are denied the opportunity to donate plasma due to an inaccurate background report, take action immediately and contact an attorney who practices consumer protection law. By doing so, you can help ensure that your plasma donation is not unfairly denied, and that you can continue to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.