B Positive Plasma Wilkes-Barre, PA

B Positive Plasma Wilkes-Barre, PA

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the friendly, professional staff and clean environment, with many highlighting the appointment system as efficient. Several mention feeling comfortable and well-treated during donations. However, some criticize specific staff members as unwelcoming or cite issues with payment policies and last-minute changes. Negative feedback focuses on isolated incidents of rudeness, privacy concerns, and dissatisfaction with compensation. Overall, positive experiences dominate, with many reviewers strongly recommending the facility.

About This Listing

Ages 18-65
You have to make an appointment first, by phone or possibly on their website. First time donors are required to pass examinations.

Who Can Donate?

Likely aged between 18 and 65 (some centers may allow up to 69 or older)
Weigh at least 110 pounds (requirements may vary slightly)
In general good health, as determined by a health screening
No tattoos, piercings, or permanent makeup within the past 4–12 months (timeframes may vary)
Provide a valid government-issued photo ID
Provide proof of a permanent address (requirements may differ)

*Note: Eligibility criteria may vary by center. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Donors

First-time donors will typically need to complete a medical history questionnaire and undergo a brief physical exam, which may include vital signs and blood tests. Some individuals may be temporarily or permanently deferred from donating based on health or other factors.

Common Reasons for Deferral:

Temporary Recent tattoo or piercing, recent pregnancy, certain medications (e.g., antibiotics), or recent illness
Permanent Certain chronic health conditions, such as Hepatitis or HIV

*Note: Deferral policies vary by center. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or military ID)
Proof of Social Security Number (e.g., Social Security card or tax document)
Proof of current address (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement, or official mail dated within the last 60 days)

*Note: Documentation requirements may differ by center.*

Preparing for Your Donation

Drink plenty of water or caffeine-free fluids (e.g., 4–6 glasses) 2–3 hours before donating
Eat a balanced, iron-rich meal within a few hours of your visit
Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior
Refrain from smoking 2–3 hours before your appointment
Avoid intense exercise for at least an hour before donating
Get adequate sleep the night before
Bring a list of any medications you’re currently taking
Postpone your visit if you’re feeling unwell

*Note: Preparation guidelines may vary by center.*

How to Get Started

Many centers allow walk-ins, but some may require appointments. Check with your local center.

Other Helpful Info

First visits may take around 1.5–2.5 hours due to the screening process
Repeat donations typically take 45–90 minutes
You may donate plasma up to twice per week, with at least 48 hours between donations (frequency may vary)
Some centers may offer a refer-a-friend program with incentives
Compensation, if offered, may be provided via cash, prepaid debit cards, or other methods (varies by center)

*Note: Policies, compensation, and procedures differ by center. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Ages 18-65
You have to make an appointment first, by phone or possibly on their website. First time donors are required to pass examinations.

Contact Information

Address

4a Gateway Shopping Center

Edwardsville, Pennsylvania 18704

Customer Reviews

Made an appointment and went there for the first time today. What a wonderful difference from the place I was going to that had long lines and wait times. So awesome that they have appointments. Very nice staff and so nice to donate in a quieter environment. So happy that I made the switch.

Great staff..clean and the staff is respectful and knowledgeable. Fast easy appointments to accommodate my crazy schedule. Amanda, Ann, Autumn, Emily, Kenny and Sarah are all awesome. I've had them all at different times.

Went to try and donate last week. Took my form of mail for proof of address ( envelope was sealed, it was my bank statement) the lady opened it for no reason at all! THAT IS HIGHLY ILLEGAL TO OPEN SOMEONE ELSES MAIL! My address was clearly visible! You should be fired!

The best plasma place I have been to. Highly recommended to anyone looking to donate plasma. Staff very nice and always right there if you need them. Definitely my go to spot for plasma donation. They make sure to take care of you the whole time during your visit. No need to have any worries while at the center. Very convenient location as well. Thank you to the staff for making my donation process a memorable experience definitely will be back every week.

Tbh I can't describe how much I love the staff there they are super friendly and I had a incident and they took care of me so good there are professionals doctors who don't do a good job like them so I just want to thank them amd say B positive is the best

Best plasma center ever..very clean staff awesome the only problem I got is the payment should be $60 or $65 instead of $55 other then that I love that place

B Positive is a very easy place to donate. Having set appointments removes the long waits you find at other collection companies. The staff is really friendly, caring and professional. I've never had any issues with payments or changing rules here. I highly recommend B Positive

I would give a good review if the pay system didn't go down hill. They base how much you donate off of hermadicrate. Even eating lots of spinach and protein drinking plenty of water couldn't allow me to donate the full amount. I donated 740 and only got $20! The company is being cheap. There's no way to tell how much you're going to receive until you pay on that bed so don't be surprised if it isn't much. Don't take it out on the staff they're just doing their job. So I'm back to CSL

I've been going to B-Positive over a year now. I'm not one for needles but I do it cause I trust Autumn and I know she won't let anything bad happen. I never had a bad experience. Everyone is friendly and makes you feel comfortable. I would recommend others to give B-Positive a try.It really isn't a bad place to go.

I've been going to this location for a couple of years now. Absolutely love this place, all the staff treat me with kindness and care, every time! ???????? Highly recommend B-Positive for anyone who wants to help others and make some money in the process. See you soon! ?????

B Positive has a business model the other plasma centers should learn to adopt. The appointment only model makes it so that I know I will be seen within a reasonable time frame. I've seen in the reviews mentions of the other staff, but no mention of Emily and Sarah, who are awesome at their jobs, so they definitely deserve recognition!

All the employees at the Edwardsville site are very pleasant and hard workers. They do need more staff. And the fact that they do not get any breaks other than their lunch break is ridiculous!! They can't have drinks in any of the areas so they go without anything to drink all morning from 6:30 until 11 and then until 3 when they leave for the day. I really think that needs to be changed!!!! That is so unfair for those workers especially with the summer coming!!!!!! Respect your staff!!

I am happy that's they welcome me with open arms. They also took they time out to help me understand the whole process. Of donating . I am also happy that they gave me a better understanding that our health is everything. It also help me have a better understanding with my girlfriend because she is on dialysis And she also have other issues. With me and just her doing it alone it's really hard . But I am happy that I know that I have a team behind me . And they are understanding. Thank you ?? ps Jasmine

I started B Positive when Autum left her previous job. I followed her to Wyoming when she originally started at your facility. Once she was transferred to Edwardsville, I followed her there and was there the first day Edwardsville opened. Although I hated leaving Wyoming, those nurses and the entire staff were very personable and professional, I would stop in when I could just to say hello. I'm always able to make an early morning appointment due to my work schedule. The new nurses, Amanda and Ann are very

One of the best places I have ever donated in the wilkes Barre area. Autumn and Angel are wonderful employees. Ann, Michaela, and Matt are always fun when walking in the door. I like that it's appointment only. Wait times are not 2 hours like other sonation centers. Overall I would not rather donate anywhere else but here!!!!!!!!

I honestly loved this place for a while , they were organized and professional. I stopped coming for a few months, I've now tried to donate 4 times in the past two weeks, before my work hours but because they allow so many people to make appointments at the SAME TIME it's pointless to make one. I never get in on my appointment time & am waiting atleast 30-45 minutes after to even get taken back. Some people have jobs and work, we have places to go and don't just come here for a quick fix . I think it's ridi

B positive plasma center is a friendly place. The staff is super welcoming and jolly. If you having trouble with anything they will assist you with no problem. I like coming here to donate plasma and I recommend everyone else should also.

Heather is fine. She never came off as rude to me or anyone else during the days that I donated. I just want the clinics to open back up, so I can donate again. The temporary closing of the clinics came at the absolutely worst time for me, but beggars can't be choosers I suppose. UPDATE: They broke my heart recently. I was in need, but I was turned away instead. I was scheduled for 2:45pm, but I was running late which is not their fault. Things were just very hectic for me that day, so I ended up having to

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Staff is absolutely amazing. They make you feel like family and their pay rates are decent. Love this place

The Phobotamist at Wilkes Barre branch by name. Should stop sticking people she has no compassion atheist in my case this is not the first time all the other staff are very nice

Wishing the staff here was a little more welcoming,Heather is the rudest woman I ever met I feel bad for her Co-Workers! That is the only negative thing I have to say about B-Positive I can guarantee I'm not the only person who has complained about Heather. Autumn & Dawn were Great!

It's was all good but they are making to many changes then tell ppl at the last minute now they going by your Iron not even by your week anymore with no signs up so you won't know what u getting into after u donate

Great donor experience staff is very friendly and kind. This center only goes by appointment so you have to go on b positive website. There are some great bonus as well

the workers are really nice they care about everyone that goes in there. i recommend b positive before going any where else

I simply will not go anywhere else. They are professional, knowledgeable and punctual. I wish I could rate the entire staff 7 stars.

Obviously a scam. Not able to make appointments on their website. Please report so that reputable companies like CSL don't need to suffer

All the workers are nice sweet and very welcoming I love it they really make you feel comfortable.

The rudeness I was met with on my first time wasn't unbelievable. I had an 8oclock appointment and came in and wasn't even acknowledged at all. Sat there for twenty minutes while the lady complained about being short staffed. I patiently waited Until the people cleared out that was already there and then she started calling people that came in after me. Another lady came up front and went to an empty desk and started calling donors so I finally said, hi I had a new donor appt at 8. She turns to the other

Autumn is the best thing that ever happened there and the rest of the staff is great they all make you fell like your home and make you fell like family love donating here and love all the worker's

Their always so clean and courteous when I come in. I like that it's a smaller more friendly environment and that it's by appointment only!

Nice Place. Autumn Makes Me Feel Comfortable Also The Staff Is Polite And Attentive. Manager Heather Is Also Very Nice

Love this place the staff is so nice here and they treat customers with respect. Been coming here for a little while and they make sure that the experience is one to remember. Highly recommend for donating plasma. I come 2 times a week (witch is what they allow you to do in a week). If you are scared or nervous with needles they make sure you don't feel it or they will keep you from worrying. Thank you for the great staff.

Autumn is the best thing that happened to donation center and also the rest of the workers there are great love going there they make you feel welcome all the time and also make you feel like family love this donation center

Very clean, and the staff is outstanding

Staff is well trained and respectful. They don't rush things like other donation centers I've been to.

My fiance goes there twice weekly and just found out today they lowered the compensation for donors by $5. Some people depend on the money they get from it to help out. So to lower it randomly is screwed up. What's the incentive to donate if you get screwed out of money? I tried donating and the phlebotomist couldn't even find a vein so I gave up

I had a great experience very welcoming they explained everything it was a smooth process first visit was Monday and honestly can't complain

I love the people here won't go anywhere else everyone is nice and decent respectful and love all the staff

The workers at B Positive are very kind and helpful, 10000 % recommended there's not a lot of waiting and it's done by appointment which I love!!!

Autumn is super awesome and very out going n friendly. Place nice and clean and I feel very relaxed

Personable staff, easy process. I hate needles and they make me feel really comfortable. I actually kinda enjoy going bc of the staff.

Very clean place. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Would recommend this place to everyone I know!

place is super clean,staff is great and love the by appointment only system

Staff are very amazing and sweet? very hardworking and spot on with everything!! If you guys ever want to donate come here ? i recommend this place 100% !!

It's terrible how the keep pulling staff from Edwardsville!!! I person sticking and discontinuing donors is ridiculous!! People are walking out....including me!!

Great place grea staff Autumn and Sheryl and Matt and Ann are my favorite very nice. Actually everyone is great

the staff here is very nice always go in and out with no problem or wait

Great people. Friendly. If anything negative, it would be they could use a few more people on staff. .

Overall great experience! Friendly staff!! Need more help though..especially in the afernoon!!

I love coming to this plasma place the staff is always so great and there fast and friendly . Love coming here!

All workers are great at helping and assisting patients I thank them all for great and positive support

Love the staff.Very friendly and always answer any questions you may have.Extremely clean facility.Would'nt go anywhere else.

Everyone here is amazing i just wish the payments would go back up soon.

Autum and Matt are great workers they make you feel like you are at home and they are very caring love this place

All the staff members are so kind and accommodating.

Had my first donation yesterday. Everyone was nice and helpful.

Very clean and staff is nice. Love Angel and Autumn.

Website is not working and calling I get nowhere I feel discriminated against.

Great place to donate. Staff is very nice.

Staff is very professional and one in particular is super cute

Nice staff love everyone. Very clean.

Everyone is very nice and answer any questions I had, very helpful

Great place to donate. Everyone is real friendly.

Friendly staff and environment... autumn is awesome

It all ways notice people to come angels so nice

Excellent service. Friendly and caring staff.

Autumn and crew are super friendly, helpful and caring!

B positive has the best staff autumn and heather highly recommended

How Dare you Fire Matt!! The Greatest Guy in this Place

The people who work at B Positive in Edwardsville, are very professional and kind!

Very clean facility and nice woman

Autumn PThe assistant manager is a good management

Good place definitely recommend to go to????

Hard workers and friendly employees.

OutstandingOutstandingOutstandingOkay give me a Payless

Nice for the most part

Frequently Asked Questions

What disqualifies you from donating plasma?

Plasma donors can get disqualified for a list of different reasons, which may result in a temporary or a permanent deferral. Common reasons people get a temporary disqualification may include being dehydrated, taking certain medications, getting a tattoo within the last 4 months, or being pregnant in the last 6 months.

How can you donate plasma quickly?

Donating plasma can get busy with donors and long waiting times. To donate plasma faster, choose a plasma center that allows you to book an appointment online and take your health screening questionnaire remotely from home. Additionally, call your local plasma center and ask for the least busy days and times of the week.

Can you workout after donating plasma?

Most phlebotomists recommend that you take a day off from working out or lifting weights on the same day as your plasma donation. Instead, take the day to rest, eat well, and drink plenty of water after your donation.

How often can I donate plasma?

Plasma donors are legally capped at two donations per week or 7-day period, with at least 48 hours in between each donation.

What should I eat before donating plasma?

Before your plasma donation, it's recommended that you drink plenty of water (4-6 eight-ounce glasses), and eat a meal with high protein and iron content. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking on the same day as your donation.