Biomat USA Houma, LA

Biomat USA Houma, LA

Reviews Summary

The consensus from reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with most praising the friendly, professional staff and clean, welcoming environment. Many highlight the satisfaction of helping others while earning extra money. Common compliments include efficient service, attentive care during donations, and a family-like atmosphere. However, a few negative reviews mention long wait times, understaffing, and occasional rudeness, particularly at peak hours. The majority of donors report excellent experiences, with frequent visitors expressing strong loyalty to the center.

About This Listing

Ages 18-69
In order to donate plasma at Biomat USA Houma, LA, you should make an appointment.

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 18-69
In order to donate plasma at Biomat USA Houma, LA, you should make an appointment.

Contact Information

Address

1750 Martin Luther King Blvd

Houma, Louisiana 70360

Customer Reviews

Today was a pleasure donating plasma the staff was super helpful and friendly. Constance was above helpful and friendly and Pamela was so nice and bubbly. Thank you two for making this experience pleasant

Recently switch to this center from the Baton Rouge center people above and beyond friendly and helpful the process is way much better the lay is wonderful and the staff is so nice

2 days in a row they told us to come back that they aren't taking and new patients so we leave come back again for the 3rd day in a row mind you it's only 8:30 in the am we get told yet again she is no longer taking anyone new. ?? Then they have attitudes with you. This world could use a little bit more kindness

The worst place I ever when to .The staff is the rudes people I have encountered They are unprofessional and I walk in as a new doner and answer 5 questions and I was very polite answered every question honestly and with yes ma'am and no mam and took a seat and was called in the glass room and said I was being rude to them I'm a veteran and raised to respect people and these people said I was rude to them . On that note I will tell all my veterans to go somewhere else and I would recommen stay away from

I always have the best experience coming to grifol from the staff to donors it's a awesome place that's making a difference

Well when I went Wednesday and try to do plasma they said I had a bruise on my arm which it was dirt the girl started arguing with me and told me when I was leaving out the door that she was going to get me I'm not sure her name but she works at the front counter here and there but when to do plasma today and they totally deferred me which I really think that that's wrong and they didn't even do anything to her but whenever I got plasma done I really got week and started not feeling good so yeah

Great people very friendly had a wonderful experience there

Least professional staff I've ever encountered in any medical facility I've ever visited. The stuff that comes out their mouths while you're in the chair is wild. Makes me mad that it's majority black women working there. They already know how certain people feel about us and they're just perpetuating the stereotype smh. It also makes zero sense that things that could disqualify you from donating (like a bruise at the puncture site) aren't checked immediately when you walk in the door. Honest feedback from

The place is a little tricky to find. Yes it does financially pay for your time. A generous amount for your first time. My personal experience wasn't good the first time. 2 employees were extremely rude, and one very disrespectful. Thank God for the red head, she saved the day. Very professional, not rude at all. But the fella , and the black Shirley temple.. need to get drug from behinde the counter.

Those girls that check your blood pressure and weight before you get to the back are so incredibly rude!! I've never seen employees get so pressed because they call your name twice 2 secs apart. For one, this employee should not have gotten so upset. The employee's name is Desiree per name tag. For 2, they have the music blaring in the front, so I couldn't hear my name right away. And third, when she put the cuff on me, she was ruff, and when she took it off, she yanked it off me. Was slaming her machine li

I now see why they often do these review campaigns, the 1/2 star complaints about rude staffing is valid while sometimes their management makes even the most backwards decisions like replacing the kiosks system, seating arrangements, to no seating at all. Now its back to the old system of going on the kiosks but does not change the fact that the staff have an attitude issue.

So I went in to donate today after not donating for 2 months. And they have already brought our pay down from seventy five On second donation to sixty five. Like come on. Yall want us to come donate but do not want to pay us what it is worth. So me nor my family will be returning. And can only imagine the amount of people the will loose. Thanks alot .

Great service! I feel at home!!!

When I first went through the doors, I was terrified. My biggest and greatest fear is needles. The first person I got to meet was Desiree, AWESOME LADY! She brought my anxiety way down. Actually made me forget about why I was scared to begin with. Then there are the people that do the finger stick and check your vitals. My absolute favorite ones.. Lanai, Whitney, and the funny caring just like lookig in a mirror, Candice . I have a blast every single time I go in. Y'all rock! Now with that being said I do n

I went there today because it said on Google they were open but when I got there they were closed. I Drove 30 min. Into town for no reason. Now I have no gas or money to get back there tomorrow. I am very discouraged now.

They get 4 stars because they locked the door early on me one day but they werent actually closed yet because i got there at 6:54 because i got off work at 5:45 and i live 45 minutes away. I understand they were ready to close and go home on a friday because i don't like staying late at work ether but its work. I was cutting it really close to closing time but i rarely go there that late ever. I have been donating for a few years now and haven't missed a day until now because they locked their doors early.

I called 3 times and left messages for the manager. No one called me back. I called again to ask when the manager is in and was told every day. I was transferred to the manager and finally talked to her. She was unprofessional, because she had me on speaker phone. She blamed me for the lady blowing my vein, even though the lady that did it, said she should have stuck my other vein.

The woman there was extremely rude as I was asking questions about the procedure since it was my 2nd time donating. "you don't have to donate! I'm not answering your questions. So I promptly left telling her there was no reason to be disrespectful & rude & I wont be donating if that's how she is. So I left making sure how embarrassing it must be for her to be so immature.

I would have given this place 5 stars in 2022? but, since the new changes took place in 2023, I am getting discouraged about giving. They removed the seating area in the waiting room! Now you have to stand in line which last as long as the airports! This place has a lot of donors and not enough workers to ck people in and not enough workers to place people on machines once ck?ed in! This truly sucks! ??

Great staff they're all friendly. If you want to have a good experience drink alot of water the night before you go.

I've had no problems with this place at all. The workers keep a close eye on you and cared for me in the process. There's plenty cash bonuses for regular plasma givers. It is a great place to earn extra money.

The process is easy and they pay well for the service. The employees are friendly and very professional. The establishment is very clean and comfortable. I would recommend anyone to try donating plasma here if you would like to make a difference in someone's life and put a little extra cash in your pocket at the same time.

Love this place. Always a great conversation no matter who I talk to. I faithfully go twice a week. New people every so often but so far they are nice and respectful. Kami and Georgette are my faves! ?

I enjoy my visits at Biomat of Houma. They have professional and friendly staff, that's always welcoming. They also have a clean and safe environment. I like to donate plasma there not only for the extra money but mostly so I can help to save a life by donating.

Very clean facility and the employees are always friendly and personable and will know you on a first name basis if you visit regularly enough. Definitely recommend trying to donate early in the day/week for as quick of an experience possible though as wait times can increase dramatically during peak hours/weekends.

Staff is friendly except for the person behind the front counter. She is rude and has the I don't want to be there attitude. She lacks people skills. I was due for the yearly physical today and she had an attitude about it saying she doesn't know what time I can take it expecting me to leave and return later and maybe they'll have time. With the price of fuel I'm not making multiple trips. I keep getting messages about we miss you and want me to come donate again. But when I get greeted with a rotten attitu

It is a pleasure to be greeted by the employees at Grifols of Houma,Louisiana. Everyone is so nice. Candice is awesome.

This is a awesome place, the staff is very patient and knowledgeable, It is a clean and safe facility, There was one staff member that could use some customer service training, but please don't let one person ruin the whole team.

Honestly it's terrible, the lack of effort by the employees is horrible not to mention the poor management. So I would advise avoiding this place so the lack of funds and customers will hurt their wallet and get them to straighten up. And on another note if grifols replies to this, they better have a response of we will fix this,not oh call this number blah blah blah

I? ve been coming here for over a year now. Employees have always nice and professional. It's good to know by what I'm doing will help someone else that is not as fortunate to be healthy.

They have taken all chairs out of the lobby. You are made to stand upwards of 2 or 3 hours in a line untill a bed is open. I have been here for over 2 hours, and still have not been brought to the back. This new system is horrible.

They have great wifi. Staff is alright some are great others not so much. Overall the pay could be better. Pretty clean place and doesn't take forever.

I appreciate the efficiency of how everything is orchestrated! I appreciate the care that is shown by the professionals, especially Cheryl, she is always polite and has a great attitude every time I go there! Great place!

The Biomat USA on Martin Lurther King is a great place. when I started I had problems with giving plasma. But the staff jump in and help me very well. I was able to tell that the staff is very well train. And willing to do any thing to help me. The whole time I was giving plasma the staff was watching to see if I needed anything. I feel that was very good. I wish to thank the woman that work in the front office, that help me with the sign in process. Thank you for coming to check on me to see how I was maki

The staff is very professional & caring towards all of their donors. Without a steady income right now, giving plasma has helped me paying bills & take some stress off my shoulders! Would highly recommend if you are in a bind & it helps save lives!

Been going to Grifols here in Houma,La for over 5yrs now. The staff are really friendly and professional. It's a very relaxed atmosphere and donating to me is my chill time. I love that I'm helping provide for those who cant produce plasma and also lending a hand in the production of other meds.

It is a good place to go and donate. The staff is nice and friendly. The staff makes sure to check on you while you are donating and after. Easy way to make some extra money while helping someone else!

I like all of the staff. They ensure my safety and make sure you're comfortable during the experience. Saving lives one donation at a time plus you make a little extra money.

I just finished donating today and every employees in this building of Grifol's Biomat on MLK Dr. is so very polite, kind hearted, respectful, loving and caring, for one another and to every donators that entered the front door. I thank You, Father God for blessing me to be able to cross the path of all the employees at Grifol's Biomat Plasma in Houma, Louisiana. Thank You, Father God for blessing us to encounter with every employees in there and thank You, Father God for blessing them all with a beautiful

I ?? the caring personel & employees @ Grifols. They are Awesome!! It brings me great joy & pleasure that i can commit to help in saving so many lives in need of plasma, for over 4 years now. I cannot stand needles, but the phlebotomists are so gentle that I do not feel it, at all. OUR world ?? needs more donors, now more than ever.I drive 3 hours roundtrip, twice a week, to help save lives.You can donate & be paid, too. When you are there, you are like ??. ?? ?? Thank you Biomat for the great employees ..

Great and Clean place. Very nice staff. It's a win win! Ms. Pam is super professional and down to earth. Answers any questions you have

Process is super easy and hours are very convenient. The staff makes you feel right at home! Keep up the great work Grifols Houma!

I greatly enjoy donating at Grifols Houma. The people working there are professional and personable. I was nervous about donating my first time but they eased my mind and now I've been donating bi-weekly since March.

Totally bragging on my experience at Grifols of houma. ;) Love the staff, they are all that and a bag of chips with a cherry on top. And nick is ok too. They are all awesome and work soo hard.

I love donating plasma, because I know I am helping people. GRIFOLS Biomat USA Houma is awesome. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I have never had a question unanswered. They treat you like family.

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the process. They take excellent care of you. Definitely recommend donating here and helping save lives!

A great way to make an extra $150 a week in just a couple of hours twice a week. Fast and friendly employees that make it so easy to donate. Love this place.

Everyone there is sweet and helps to the best of their abilities. All employees are also very professional I go twice a week like clock work

The facility is clean and Donating plasma has been an over all good experience. If you have deep veins or they have trouble sticking you ask for Patti or Kerrie they both have had 100% success with me.

Easy way to make money and save lives at the same time. I don't know why everybody doesn't do this. The workers are also very nice and friendly.

Very friendly employees. always a smile on their face! love spendin my extra time there making a lil extra money.

To be completely honest, I love going here to donate plasma. The staff is so friendly, they treat you like family, AND you're helping make state of the art medications. I couldn't have asked for a better environment.

I have been in the chair for a hour now and keep getting passed over my time is more valuable then 40 bucks which is way less then Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Alexander

Everytime I've been in for a donation my experience has been pleasant. The employees are friendly and considerate. The process is quick and easy.

The staff are very friendly and kind! The facility is always clean. I've had a great experience so far!

Always a pleasant experience. They make you feel welcome. I would definitely recommend to others

I love this center. Shayna, Crystal, Kami, Jessica, Georgie, and Sharlette are amazing at their jobs. Nick could be a little more helpful but very nice.

The staff has been kind to me since I started donating in June of 2022.This $ has helped me with taking care of my two toddlers. Thank You for all your hard work, you are Appreciated!

I went today to donate plasma and made it all the way to the physical exam. There I was questioned about my mental health and was then turned down because of it. After leaving I started my own research, because I was feeling pretty awful about it. I have never felt so isolated due to my mental status. Upon doing my own research I found I was lied to and discriminated against bc of my mental health. My research stated that people with mental health issues CAN donate plasma and in more serious cases for the p

I love donation plasma. The staff is great and the donation experience is just fine. I go there twice a week and recommend it to anybody that's trying to do something good and wants to get rewarded for it!

I donate plasma, because it is a blessing to someone is in the need for some Love and a chance at Life, Everlasting Life, In The Mighty And Precious Name Of Jesus Christ. Thank You, Father God for blessing Martha Chandler to have a heart ?????????????? of Love, Hugs ?? and Caring for others that are in the need of plasma. Amen.

I enjoy meeting new people and faces when I go to plasma, because everyone there are very nice and polite and I like giving back ??, but the pay is great as well ?? ??. Thank you so very much for everything ??.

I've always had a wonderful experience here, even if there's a wait, someone will always greet you with a smile

I don't like how they all think there something. I mean really truly think there something! Like there something more than what they actually are. There's nothin special about what they do. A three time ytu class and they act like there something to decide life or death!?? Sure they do the job. But it's the way they do it. You never know who actually is the boss. And then one has a real serious problem in life a female that usually sits in a small room. Always seems to have to be something. Just like a few

Grifols Houma has a very friendly staff. They are always professional and maintain a positive atmosphere when I'm there. Thumbs up Grifols Houma!

They are the very best at what they do I had a issue and paul fixed it. Paul made my day... I love the back staff they are sweet and friendly. I love them all.

At Houma location, I am usually in and out quick, staff is friendly, and attentive. The staff seems to get along well also.

Everyone is so nice and its a great place i recommend everyone go here they are very good at there job i love this place and the people

The phlebotomists are always friendly, informative and professional. Even with the number of donors that go in and out, it's always clean inside! Saving lives one drop at a time! - Patrick Hardeman

They are very professional and the nurses don't even hurt you to set you up. Makes me feel great knowing I'm helping people who need medicine

The experience is made easy for you by the staff. I'm also doing a good thing with helping out others.

I enjoy coming the workers are very friendly and helpful.also knowing I am helping others is great thing

I love donating here!! Everyone is always kind and work very hard to make your experience enjoyable! I will always donate plasma here, it's the best facility ever!

Pump ya hands & shake ya feet when the plasma cycles on. Make sure you eat and hydrate. Lots of water! I finished 6 rounds in a lil over 30 min. Ask for Brook. She makes is almost painless!

The staff here are always so friendly. And they all are good at their job.

Their blood pressure cuffs are CRAPPY. The staff will tell you that they need new cuffs in the same sentence they will tell you that you can NOT donate due to not being able to get your blood pressure. Why can they not read it manually ? Why can they not get better hospital grade cuffs ? This is the only place I've been to that has this much trouble reading people?s BP. I sat in there one day , and found out I was not the only person it happens to. It happens A LOT !

A problem with the nurse being able to tell if someone is a needle user or a plasma client. Had a second opinion and the nurse a real veteran of nursing confirmed that it's from donating. So they lost me to another center.

I highly recommend donating plasma . The staff workers are awesome. Very helpful and friendly. They make you feel very comfortable donating . It's a very good feeling knowing your donation is helping to save lives .

I love going here to donate. The staff here is great. They treat you like family.

i love the environment there. the people are nice and always ready to assist you with whatever you need.

The staff there are very kind and attentive to our needs. I know that I am in safe hands with them.

Make sure when you put a friend down for the "buddie system" that you are persistent on reminding them about it. They have failed many of my friends in this extra money that they boast about due to laziness.

Very nice staff and like they fact that I'm helping people who need plasma. I have been coming here for the last 4 years.

Grifols is the best place in the entire universe to be! Everyone there is great and they provide you with an opportunity to help others/

Great staff, quick process. I have been going for over a year an have not had any complaints.

Wonderful experience everytime clean environment friendly staff! Love helping people in need!

Great place. Love the extra money. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Been going there for at least 3 years and they are great and very friendly people

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.