Biomat USA Reading, PA

Biomat USA Reading, PA

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the center for clean facilities, friendly staff, and efficient service, with many highlighting the positive experience and rewards. However, several complaints cite rude or unprofessional staff, long wait times due to understaffing, and inconsistent policies. Negative experiences often involve miscommunication, eligibility issues, and poor management. While many donors recommend the center, others strongly advise against it due to these recurring problems.

About This Listing

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

Contact Information

Address

630 Greenwich St

Reading, Pennsylvania 19601

Customer Reviews

I recently started donating Plasma as a way to help others and put a little change in my pocket. Lol. I am so impressed how nice and professional most of the staff is. However there is one employee who really stands out to me. And that is Miss Jade. ? ?? She is so confident , professional and genuine which means a lot. Thank you Jade for shining so bright.

I tried giving them the benefit of the doubt for a couple months but I cannot continue doing so (I was warned and didn't listen so I hope you do). For starters, they are severely understaffed, seemingly by choice as I have asked about a job before and was told they were not hiring). Meanwhile, they expect their phlebotomists to do everything including receptionist duties while the supervisors sit in offices all day long, causing patients to sit and wait long past their appointment to be checked in and also

Poor Staff. Waiting time for new donors is minimum 2 hours even if you've previously donated it's like and hour wait. The staff are miserable. but other than that $125 is pretty worth.

The machine 5 on section D should be taken off that doesn't work it takes for ever to return ul your blood , or they should pay extra for making ppl waste time it took me 2 hrs to get out when I usually take 35 to 40 mins in other machines.??????????????

I donate because it saves lives, point blank. As a person who received lifesaving plasma when my need fell, I always take an hour or 2 every few days to give back to the process that has me still here! Always a smile, and great staff.These people could use a heck of a tax free bonus (hint hint corporate).Help someone help someone else, donate plasma.

Good luck trying to get a job with them. I received a text message for a phone interview and then I get a text that they tried to call me but I missed there call when I never got a phone call in the first place then I texted back and they gave me a number to call. I called the number and it went straight to voicemail I called a few times and I didn't get any calls backs. It's hard to make a decision when you never talked to me in the first place. Very disappointed. You know my number if you want to set up a

Good place and the workers are good to they will answer all your questions on the spot. If you have any questions, they sure did answer all mine.

Most of the staff is great and know what they are doing.. some stay butt hurt about situations that have come and gone, like grow up

Worst visit ever?staff is rude always. The supervisor MELISSA FELICIANO is just the worst. She always has an attitude mind you she's a supervisor. I will never refer anyone there nor go back. She also violated HIPAA which I put a complaint about. She looked up one of my family members on Facebook and told someone else that I was donating. Again none of her bsuiness nor anyone else?s. She needs to be written up better yet fired!

Today was my first time ever donating and I must say the staff was amazing all of them were informative,helpful and patient and once I they started drawing blood it took an hour and I was out of there very pleased with my experience

This facility is inefficient, pertaining to scheduling and accommodating "buddy donors" It only makes sense to have people who are driving a distance and are willing to donate together do the process together. Especially if one donor isn't familiar with the process and has anxiety. I am displeased with how unorganized the front desk ladies handle some of the donors while I sat back and monitored how unprofessional and inadequate they are for there specific position. I ask that this facility goes under Stat

This place is amazing and the people are very professional and friendly, I love feel like a helping to save life.

During my past year as a new donor the staff as a whole have been very pleasant, efficient, careful & accurate with the donating process. They always have made sure I & others around me are doing ok throughout our time donating. I've been in upper mgmt. positions all my life & periodically I was fortunate to have some great loyal staff like you have. I hope you can provide them with some rewards like a special lunch, or some gift tokens of appreciation ? I really appreciate how your staff treats me & val

I've been donating since 2014. They have a clean and efficient center. The staff here can be fun and I look forward to seeing them. The bonuses they offer are second to none. Come in and help save a life.

I've been donating here for a little over a month now? I had a friend come in with me the first time I donated but he was unable to for some reason? about two weeks later he went in they asked him to do a body chart paper only. When he went for his physical they asked if someone had referred him so he gave them my name. Instead of giving me the $50 on his second donation they gave him $175 for his first donation! (125 base + my $50 referral).. called in and they said to come talk to somebody about it so the

I donate here frequently and have always had a positive experience. The staff truly make the experience worthwhile and I have always felt welcomed here. Would highly recommend for any potential plasma donor.

Clean and professional looking. The staff are a bit unprofessional in most cases. They should show more attention to the donors, they talk to much to each other and about their lives. I had one instance I had a staff member tell me they would be right there to disconnect me, waited on another donor, then took off somewhere. I continued to stay hooked up for 10 more minutes , total of 15, that was discouraging for me. The waiting is insane most times. They're understaffed and and they mess around to much

The facility is a plasma donation center. They follow strict enteric conditions. They usually have a line but it moves pretty fast, you can avoid it by making an appointment. Go to their website to insure you have the info you need or you won't be able to donate. They are open 7 days a week. It's a great way to help others, your plasma donations help make medicine for others so they can live.

This place is a negative zero! If you want to donate and actually help you should definitely not go here! They treat people like they are nothing, they don't pay attention to your needs and God forbid you get stuck by someone who doesn't know how to watch you.

Use to go all the time, but then they change blood pressure machine now I get rejected almost ever time due to high heart rate. When clearly I don't have high heart rate. But nobody listens it's just not worth my time anymore. Staff is great,clean building.

Great staff. Good working class people. Been donating twice a week for a month. Never an issue. Any questions I have, they answer.

Appeared very clean and well organized. Staff was professional and courteous. First visit took about 3 hours total including a thorough interview and physical screening. Actual plasma extraction process was about 45 minutes. Payment is via prepaid debit card and was received within 15 minutes of leaving.

I strongly recommend donating plasma here as opposed to S 4th and Cherry or out on N 5th Street. I've been donating here since 2005/06 and have seen a lot of people come and go staffing wise but they always do their best to take good care of the donors and most of the staff are awesome ?? It's a great way to help others and make a little extra money for yourself at the same time. They keep a professional environment while still having fun most of the time too. They also have new plasmapheresis machines that

They didn't accept a copy or picture of my social or after offering to print me for, they would not print out my W2 form. I drove 45 minutes there and back to get my social security card. After returning, they alert me I am not eligible anyways because I have gotten a piercing in the last year. DO NOT recommend!!!! Wasted my entire day.

They suck and slow they took my weight and all had me wait almost a hour in then call me back to the front to get a physical why have a app if y?all don't go by it frfr

Place is trash. Crack heads all over the facility asking for money and staff is trash as well. They are too busy gossiping instead of taking care of donors.

Kristina is great! Professional, good with small talk.. when she stuck me I didn't even notice????

A really easy way to make a little extra money plus it's a good day. The entire staff is fantastic! Always having a good time while being very professional all together.

Was banned from donating plasma because they said I tested positive for Hep C. Went to doctors office and confirmed it was a false positive, but im still banned. EDIT: I was contacted and they confirmed their second test was also negative but it doesn't matter still banned. Punished for their mistake. Donate at your own risk here.

Majority of the staff is on edge with very much a negative attitude when asked questions pertaining to services rendered at the facility, called about 3 times to inquire about general questions and every time I speak to someone at the reception desk they just seem miserable. Like they could care less if you come in or not or if their very basic information relayed will even answer your questions. Used to be a donor and was trying to donate again but save yourself the time and energy and look elsewhere. They

My gf went down to stay in Reading for a time but because her ID still says the old address (she was going to use the money for the change) they told her no. Meanwhile i have seen people from Florida and NYC just walk in and be accepted.

This place is horrible. I called before I came to donate and asked every possible question I could to make sure I qualified. I even said on the phone I moscarried a baby and when I get there they tell me to come back in six months because I couldn't donate since I was recently pregnant. Why wouldn't you tell me that on the phone before I drive over 45 minutes to get to you! Wasted my gas and my day.

I'VE BEEN GOING HERE FOR OVER TWO YEARS NEVER HAD A COMPLAINT ABOUT THEM PEOPLE SAY THE PLACE IS NOT CLEAN , ALL LIES IT'S VERY CLEAN THE ONLY ONES THAT SAY IT'S DIRTY PROBABLY THEMSELVES THAT ARE FILTHY PEOPLE , THE STAFF IS VERY FRIENDLY & GOOD PLUS I'VE SEEN THEY PAY BETTER THAN OTHER PLACES ?? THEY GIVE GREAT BONUSES ESPECIALLY ON THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS.

They are so good and friendly staff and respectful they do a good job at pointing u with the needles they are fast paced even when they are extremely busy

so how do u wrap it without putting the cotton over the hole the needle just came out of

They're always slow at scanning you in for appointments and they're always under staffed, they leave the front desk for minutes at a time I hate it

I've had nothing but positive experiences while donating here, which has been a little over a year now! The ladies are very friendly and polite yet professional at the same time.!!

Rude disrespectful and careless, your better off going to another donation center, I believe csl plasma is 5 minutes away by car. Anywhere is better then these intelligent tools. But hey it's your arms and your life, consider yourself warned.

Very fast and efficient. Always paid quickly and great raffles every month for rewards. Definitely recommend.

They lied about my status claiming i was IV User... They fault me & accuse me then defer me for life and also cause me unable to donating at another Phasma Centers thru out the whole world ...... Untrue statements...that hinder my character being.... Hurting me financially.... .

The staff is always rude the first time coming they said I need my social then turned me away the second time I brought it I was told I don't need it,the gentleman preforming the physical was polite and Curtious although the women at the front desk were rude as were the technicians who hooked me up to the machine to donate 0/10 would not recommend if you live in reading just go to 5th street worth it

They shouldn't get any stars but to post I had to. They violated the HIPAA LAW and employee there is going through diners chats and leek it out. I made a complaint and nothing was done they are standing by their employee. Time to step up my game which I did complaint filed with the Attorney General Office, maim office and ADA.

I feel very comfortable donating my plasma at this Grifols Biomat location. The facility is clean, the staff are very nice and informative. Would definitely this place recommend to anyone who would like to donate!!!

Love Grifols Biomat Reading, PA been donating for 5yrs. Great staff and clean place. Donate save a life!!!

All seemed clean and friendly. Everyone seemed knowledgeable about everything and answered my questions it was a long wait but it all went really well I was happy

Terrible place...basically can't go there anymore because of my profession in construction they told me all my cuts from work had to heal before I could donate again...yeand that's not gonna happen when I work Monday thru Thursday ten hour days and only have Friday and Saturday to go so no time to heal...ridiculous they can judge people like that

Staff are friendly. They're professional, and patient. I never had any problems there, and I can be difficult to impress. :)

Very friendly and professional staff. I would highly recommend to donors.

The girls are awesome here! Very compassionate and friendly!

Wonderful staff and I get to help save lives

Some employees are Unprofessional and discrimination to some people like they are towards me now at first it was great then it all went down hill

It was great nice employees and great teamwork liked the experience very much would recommend a lot of people

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. You get to help the community by helping those who need plasma and also you get paid for donating.

I think they do a good job honestly I don't have any complaint's

The best place to donate plasma they treat people with respect and day amazing

Great place, friendly staff. Very busy lately

Great place to go. Always professional. Would recommend.

All the staff here are friendly and they are good people here

United we can make a big difference. Please donate today.

The best place to donate plasma they treat you amazing

Didn't let us donate today even though we called before going in.

This places is a joke, horrible. If is you first time go and be prepare to waste you time over and over.

Great place to doate very nice staff

They are the best #Savealife

The best place for donors plasma

Been coming here for a 1year and more, great people!

Great place to help people

Very clean and friendly place staff are amazing ..

Prices vary to much. But the staff is cool.

It was an awesome experience, with outstanding employees .

Nice people clean environment

the front desk staff are rude!

Very friendly people

DIRTY NASTY PLACE!!!!!!!!!!! Low Pay!!!

I was scared to do it

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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.