CSL Plasma Davenport, IA

CSL Plasma Davenport, IA

Reviews Summary

The reviews present a mixed consensus: many praise the friendly, helpful staff and clean facilities, with some highlighting exceptional care during donations. However, frequent complaints cite long wait times due to chronic understaffing, broken or outdated machines, and inconsistent bonus payouts. Negative experiences often involve rude employees, inaccurate vitals testing, or poor communication about deferrals. While some donors appreciate the efficiency and kindness of the team, others feel undervalued due to reduced compensation and organizational issues. The overall sentiment leans positive for service quality but negative for operational reliability.

About This Listing

Ages 18-69
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 18-69
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

531 N Main St

Davenport, Iowa 52803

Customer Reviews

Very clean place and very nice and respectful staff.there is a sometime long wait. I do wish there were more staff to help other at a faster rate but for the staff there they do more as fast as they can.i do wish that the new machines were up and running better than they have been it seems that most of them have been down since they brought them in,but one good thing is it does take less time to donate with the new machines with everything is a good and bad.. Great job to the staff that do work there and th

This place cannot keep staff. The turnover rate is almost weekly for how many staff walk out every week. The workers that are there are awesome and amazing but for whatever reason management can't keep workers. I'm surprised corporate doesn't do something about this.

I will update this rating as I hear something is done to correct this behavior. I came into CSL at 8am this morning. It's currently 9am. I was #16 in the que. There's only 3 people doing vitals so the line is going extremely slow. I get to the front of the line, I see someone leave Booth 3, so I start walking that way, Nikita sees me, and says ?I didn't call for anybody, go back to the front of the line.? Ooooh I was already a little frustrated from standing for so long!! I wanted to cry a little out of fru

They put me on a permanent deferral due to my veins. But the other 2 donating places have no problems finding my veins. This place is a joke and don't know what they're doing.

Tried to get come in as new donor. No one would help. I don't think it was refusal . Just no staff. Also line to donate was out the door almost. Understaffed by the looks of it. Will go to bio life if they can't staff this place.

Read reviews before I went to donate expecting fully the first time to be longer then any other. I had some vacation days and Christmas time so decided to take extra time any way and donate. First time was there three hours, second time was half the time. Average donation from what I read and advised is typically 2x a week they try to get people to do. Their promotion was pay $75 first visit, $75 second then $25 visit 3-7 and 8th visit $100. I found coupon online for $6 additional for first visit. A

Got a cramp from sitting in the chair too long. Put me on permanently banned list until I get my doctor to check my they will find any possible reason to deny you

I donated plasma here a couple of times, and the staff were not friendly. It felt like they hate their job rude behavior is pretty normal there

Their customer service is amazing all of their employees are super nice and respectful

Machines breakdown all the time it takes about 3hr to 4hr for a donor complete their donations do to insufficient Machines

Facility is nice but machines need updating, staff is short handed, things could definitely move along much faster if corrections are made. Also quite sure they could pay more for the donations which would keep existing members coming back and more new donors wanting to provide. Whatever happened to the bonuses? For those of us that donate each and every time, gold and platinum members, deserve a pat on the back with compensation. The way it all is now makes it very hard to want to continue. Please give us

Got deferred on my first visit after a year of not even coming, was told I was deferred till June called today and was told a manager permanently put a defferal on my account, that's crazy to me that they would do that without complete notice to me, I'm sure it was Crystal, she's been there forever and has had to play politics and now she's mad ppl are complaining and instead of her dealing with her employees she would rather permanently deferr you. I may call corporate about this because why wasn't I notif

I have always been met with kindness and professionalism at the CSL Plasma Center. If your looking to earn some extra cash, and and have a couple hours of free time. I would highly recommend this opportunity to anyone who would be interested.

I come here twice a week to donate almost every time is excellence and it's a good payout if you come both days better than Rock Island one

Very clean and I live all the staff! Brea and Serenity are some of my favorites and you cannot forget Roz! I look forward to donating not just for the money but because I feel like they are all my good friends. Always smiling and always helpful! This is an excellent place to donate at! I do miss the bonuses you used to offer. But it doesn't stop me from coming. Well compensated for the hour I am there.

Unsanitary environment and staff they talk like they are at home it's completely unprofessional ,the worst I have ever seen I will not be going back there I will NOT recommend anyone else to go there no wonder they have the star rating they have ?there are plasma centers that opened up after you guys and have a better review then this company!!!!let that sink in you'd think other centers would learn from you but it sounds like you guys are the trout(bottom feeders)

I've been donating for a few months now and today has been the worst experience. I had Nakita do my intake stuff and she was absolutely rude, I had put on my intake questions that I might not be able to be reached at my home location because I could be moving in the next month or so but wasn't quite sure when. The question states "can you be reached at your current location for the next 8 weeks" and I put no I'm moving, she then was very rude when asking me why I put down the answer that I did. I literally

Amazing and Safe Experience! I was a first time donor - and I expected the process to be very long - but it went by really quickly. They are organized, efficient, and follow really strict sanitation. Everyone was personable, funny, and informed. The actual donation went great, very experienced employees - only 1 stick! Overall extremely well run and managed company!

Take too long anymore I sat there I been there for a hour still haven't started my draw. I could been done by now. Understand no staff but y'all need manage the staff and stretch it out and be more organized. Love my ppl there but don't think coming back going over to IL. Sorry this is ridiculous

Avoid! Always short staffed. Stupid wait times. Most staff is nice but management seems to think it's not their problem.

Don't come here. Very rude staff member. I was a first time doner.. left alone with no supervision. Not once was I checked on. The tattooed toothless Crack head looking lady who finally checked on my beeping machine was a complete b. Yelled at me for moving my arm. Asked me why anyone in their right mind would moved their arm. Well b.... moved my arm because the needle was popping out and no one was responding to correct the beeping machine. Go elsewhere

The computer and things were acting like it was a Monday, but I still had an awesome experience like usual.

They were very friendly and efficient. I never felt the needle (unlike genesis). I felt welcomed and appreciated. I'm looking forward to my next visit. BTW all the staff is hot.

The staff is always friendly. There are never promotions for this Silletti. All my donations, I check on the app, for promotions, and there's nothing here. it would be nice to see bonuses for returning donors, as well as milestones bonuses.

So many years went by since I went to this location, and here's why...... I remember when I decided to come here. I noticed that the machine cuff wouldn't take my BP sometimes so I couldn't go in to donate.... Which was fine. Then after a while of this happening I got to wondering. But before I could ask why they couldn't just taken my BP manually.and went to work and I didn't think anything of it....but I just had to ask (which I did nicely over the phone) . So after work I tried again but I couldn't long

Always a pleasant experience. Everyone there is super nice. And they seem to enjoy working there for the most part

There have been no extra bonuses since February, which has decreased the possible amount paid out and I'm sure has caused donors to go elsewhere. I have noticed over the past couple of months that the lines for screening and to get to the bays have been longer, and when looking into the back, 1/2 of the machines in the first bay are gone, causing 7 less donors to be able to be in the back.

Poor payment system, octapharma in moline, pays alot better. Half the staff is nice, the other half always have attitudes, most don't know how to do their job, you usually have to tell them where and how to stick, and even then they will still some how find a way to blow your veins. Lines are ridiculous, and the scheduling in the app itself doesn't work, so I'm not sure what the point is of offering it.

Always very professional and welcoming. The staff at the Davenport Center are always upbeat and ensure each visit is rewarding. I've been to other centers and the Davenport Center is still # 1 in my book.

Fantastic place. Serenity is very friendly and does a fantastic job. Recommend CSL Plasma as a great place to help the community while making a little side money.

Only giving at 4/5 because the rest of the staff was amazing. Montana was very kind and did her best to find my vein. Unfortunately I wasn't able to donate but that's okay with me. Rather safe than sorry and I was still paid. MSA Donna was very friendly and welcoming. Front staff was sweet and efficient. MSA David is extremely rude. He will order you around like a dog. He definitely needs some training on human decency. Hopefully hire up can speak to him about his lacking.

I'm tired of this place closing for apparently no reason. They closed again today with no notice, I drove all the way there just to find out and when I called to inquire as to why they answered by picking up the phone, ending the call, then placing the phone on the counter so I couldn't call back. For a place that says they want to help people, they sure do screw over a lot of us.

Great service this time around. While donating, I had a bad reaction. That's a me thing, not anything to do with the center. As it started, I put my hand up, and one of the techs, Talyn (I may have spelled that wrong) came right over and got me icepacks, bent my knees and guided me through a scary episode, all while getting another staff to help fan my face. They didn't make me feel bad about it, and were very attentive as I got ready to leave. Excellent service.

I travel a long distance to donate. The payouts have gone WAY down and the bonuses are gone. I can't remember the last time I had a bonus. I really like this facility, great employees.

I've been coming here for a while. Some employees have a hard time sticking me because my veins are deep. My last donation was almost a week ago and they couldn't get me because of my depth. So they told me when I can come back in to donate, which is today. WELL, I tried filling out the health questionnaire on my phone and it said I wasn't eligible, so I call them and she tells me a manager put me on a PERMANENT DEFERRAL. NOBODY BOTHERED TO CALL TO INFORM ME OF THIS. They did it so sneakily. Instead of putt

The kiosk is slow. You have to wait 30 minutes if there's any sort of a line then 10 minutes just to review your questions. If you press the wrong answer on a question - DON'T try to review it because you will have to wait another 10. Take it to the booth. If you're sitting to see the nurse - instead of asking what you're waiting for like you're a human being - they yell at you. You don't get seen by a nurse for at least one hour each time you need to see one. When you make it back to the floor, they are ru

Only reason I'm marking it down from 5 stars is because OctaPharma pays more. And I feel like there should be more staff at all times so that there's no wait.

This place is GARBAGE Makes you wonder why they place themselves DOWNTOWN next to all the homeless and low income families - definitely not taking advantage of them - They pay the lowest compensation out of any other place, $45 is a JOKE They have the thought that they are perfect and immune to make mistakes, for example falsely accusing someone of having HIV when they don't, and banning them from donating for LIFE - I wish I could give this place 0 stars, I hope they get SHUT DOWN and replaced with bett

I have donated many times before today. But, I had so many issues with the app and needed help. I had two people helping me work thru it. And what one didn't know, she went to find the answer to. I got right in and was back out about hr and half later including tech issues.

The employees at this CSL center are the best Brittney, Heather, Rosaland, Serinity, Ashlynn, all great people Make the experience very comfortable and very easy

Alissa the RN was wonderfully helpful by quickly resolving a minor issue just prior to my donation. She, her peers, and the facility is consistently clean and competent.

Jennifer & Ro Are My 2 Fav Screeners They Always Put A Smile On My Face.! always Interacting With The Donors. Heather Is Also Very Sweet & A Great Sticker. Everyone There Does an Amazing Job At What They Do & I Love That.?? GO CSL STAFF??

Short staffed but likeable staff

Great for when you need money even if they don't have a very efficient system, certain employees need to talk less on the floor as it makes everything take forever they should save the talking for when all the bays are full and everyone is stuck. At the end of the day it's love hate money is good, employees are usually nice but a bit to chatty and some of the more quiet employees [like jon] does a great job getting ppl stuck and d/c'd but they always seem very upset.

Most of the employees are friendly and efficient. One of the techs is horrible. After last time, I will make sure he doesn't come any where near me. The employees at vitals are sometimes rude. Most don't like to answer questions or explain things.

I had a good experience. Sanitary measured, questions answered and problems addressed. I took off one star due to employees personal conversations, complaining over worked and underpained. I would like to see more caution of conversation between employees. As soon as that's done, I'll move to 5.

I enjoy donating plasma here. It is the best place to donate near-by!

this is a fantastic,clean customer friendly environment. The staff is amazing an informational as well as helpful.come in to the best trained techs in the QC area. ask for miss natalie.30 plus years experience in the field.

Wasted 2 and half hours here. Im type 1 diabetic I came here because I got mixed reports of people telling me whether I could donate blood or not. I asked 4 different people I talked to if I could donate and none of them had a history is medicine they told me id have to ask the doctor. So after 2 hours+ going through oral and written tests I finally get to the doctor and I tell her im insulin dependent. She gives me a puzzled look and opens a book and reads to me that I cant donate because insulin dependen

Do not waste your time on these clowns. Nice building and decent staff, but you will be turned away over a dark spot on the bruise they gave you a week ago, .1 degree temp to high or low, 1 beat per minute too fast pulse.... Things like this. After they blew my vein on my first visit, I have been there 3 times and those were the three reasons I was sent home with nothing. I have actually now LOST money on this place after gas is considered! So unless you enjoy having your finger pricked, veins blown, and ti

A few nice people. Most are really rude and seem to hate their job. Don't smile. Don't even respond when your speaking to them. Maybe 1 word answers if your lucky. I hate having to go here.

So on many accounts my heart rate said 101 so the make you wait 15 minutes which is fine but every time now it's been some one else doing the pulse for the second time and it's always saying 107. The machines are not calibrated no college experience needed. Huge waste of time. Plus no parking. You have to park 6 blocks away of course people have high heart rates. Definitely find an easier way to make 20 bucks. Won't ever come back. So dirty in there

Service is terrible and the workers would rather waste your time talking to each other than helping you get started. Also they are more than dirty in that place . I try to get in and out and I can't because the service is slow and rude .

CSL has removed their bonus program and the staff, although quite pleasant, is obviously very stressed due to being perpetually understaffed which creates a mediocre donation experience at best.

Some of the staff in charge higher up are hostile, overly aggressive, biased against people with disabilities and most of all racist. They'll never turn away a white or black person but if you're anything but they'll look for any reason to permanently ban you.

Staff is very professional and personable. They are polite and make you feel relaxed during procedures

Been here a few times over the years. They blew my vein up one time and I only got $20 for it. Then I lose bonus money for something they did wrong. It's unfortunate that the pay varies widely with weight. Not really fair as you are still there for practically the same time as everyone else.

Very rude staff who would rather get on with the rest of their day instead of making donors feel comfortable. Vital testing is also extremely inaccurate. Go elsewhere for a more blood pressure friendly environment

I WILL SAY THAT THIS IS ONE OF THIS WORST PLACES TO GO IN GET YOU PLASMA DONE? THEIR ATTITUDE IS HORRIBLE AND NEEDS TO FIRE ESPECIALLYTHE SUPERVISOR?. THEY WILL CHEAT YOU OUT YOUR MONEY THEN BLAME IT ON CARD SERVICES? Dont go here

GREAT STAFF GOOD PLACE bunch of beautiful women ??

Quite possibly the worst run operation on the planet. Whether you're here for the money, or here to do something good, these people do everything possible to make the experience as inconvenient and unpleasant as possible. Stand in a queue of 20 people while 2 people work on vitals? And then one goes on break? Seriously? I've been a donor at biolife for 10 years before coming here after I moved. Been here for 40 minutes and i'm still 10th in the queue. Maybe invest some of the billions of dollars you

Unprofessional staff also no expert knowledge of daily tasks unsafe environment due to one sided egos towards clients

I don't know about anyone else but everytime I come here their machine says my pulse is too high but at octapharma I've never had that problem.

One of the last phlebotomist on duty,took my 5 dollar bonus card.And told me to wait ten minutes for her to put it on.This was like 8:45 pm.I checked my card at 10 pm that same night.The bonus still wasn't on there.Now I have to wait till tomorrow morning when they open.Make sure all your money on your card,before you leave CSL Plasma.

Most the time the employees are not very nice. The waiting time is always long. Some days the employees are so busy talking that they can't seem to do their jobs. When they poke you wrong, your the one that's out because they won't let you donate the next time.

Great place to donate I recommend people to donate it's a way to help others and earn money.I do hope they bring bonuses back because it helps to be rewarded.fro Jeff chamberlain aka JeffMonstaMind come to csl.very professional.

I am usually in and out in an hour and a half. Staff is generally decent. I could do without the loud music on the donation floor.

Always checked in by Nikita and she is always very funny and pleasant and helpful.

It's always been a quick donation with friendly staff and a clean environment.

Place is really dirty and very rude, lazy staff. Took me FOREVER to donate. Hopefully when they move into the new place they get new employees and keep it clean. Just employees standing around chatting instead of helping people donating.

I remember the first time I came in to donate, the lady who screened me was so mean and had a bad attitude like, she actually seemed resentful that I was trying to do something good to help people, and then when I looked at all the other people around me, it was like, ?Seriously, I'm the guy you have a problem with?.

Terrible wait times, questionnaire machines are garbage, and they don't care about the people who donate. Took me an hour to get seated and still haven't been stuck yet! I'll never refer anyone here!

Nacita is the only reason I hate going to csl in davenport. She is NOT there to help...

My only problem with CSL plasma is the lack of glove changing and hand hygiene from the phlebotomists. I was poked by a worker who had not changed her gloves in probably 10 donors. Please enforce proper glove changing.

I'm literally standing in line rn watching the 7+ open beds in bay 1 open and there's 19 people in line waiting to be seated, why is bay 3 never open? Your night staff is garbage ???????

I've never had a problem here, get in and out the earlier you go the better. Faster In N Out times.

Absolutely horrible theres only 2 women there that actually know how to stick a needle in ur vein and the rest couldnt stick a needle in a apple without it blowin up

Words can't express how terrible this establishment is. They definitely need to rethink their management team.

This place dose not have a good operation. Staff are rude. Always a huge wait and poorly staff. Always get an attitude when i ask about something. If another plasma center claim into town i bet they would put cal plasnaout of business!

The employees have always showed me nothing but kindness.they are helpful and do their best to make donations go smoothly!??

SLOW. No one in front of me in line to get screened, waited 15 minutes to get screened. SLOW. Got into the bay, sat for over 45 minutes before anyone came over to stick anyone in this bay. SLOW. It wasn't busy, and there was plenty of donor floor staff. SLOW. SLOW. SLOW. SLOW.

You've sat, you've failed to protect the weak, the warriors who rise and seek, now you must sow the very seeds you've reaped.

Inconsiderate staff..i was stuck in the arm wrong...and the phlebotomist was un unsympathetic to hearing me out once i brought my concern to him...i was unable to donate due to his f up..and the staff stood behind his unprofessionalism..Worse experience since donating...and i waited over 3hrs...

Very strict, they will deny you for a small bruise. Very understaffed, takes forever sometimes. There fees could be higher.

The process at first is long but they do their best. Very kind and helpful staff. Great first experience.

chronicly short staffed. unacceptable wait times0!!

Wish could do minus stood in line 45 min watching the staff talking laughing jokeing in 45 min no one was called in to get stuck there where 18 empty beds 6 out of 13 walked out from now on going to iowa city place is a day care for grown ads adults that are in charge of putting needles in your arms very disappointed

Employees are incompatent and slow and rude. Never return here. They cant opperate a computer or do the simplest task of their job

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.