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CSL Plasma Laredo, TX

CSL Plasma Laredo, TX

Reviews Summary

Most reviews are highly positive (5-star), praising the friendly, professional staff, clean facilities, and smooth donation process. Negative reviews (1-2 stars) cite occasional rude behavior, long wait times, and strict policies. Overall, CSL Plasma is seen as welcoming and efficient, with a few isolated complaints about staff attitudes or compensation issues.

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

2719 San Bernardo Ave

Laredo, Texas 78040

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Customer Reviews

I've had a great experience at CSL Plasma. The staff is professional, friendly, and makes the process smooth every time. The facility is clean and well-organized, and they always explain things clearly. I also appreciate the compensation, it's a great way to give back and earn a little extra. Highly recommended if you're considering plasma donation. ??

CSL Plasma in Laredo is a great place to donate. The staff is always friendly, respectful, and professional. They make you feel welcome and at ease from the moment you arrive. The center is clean, well-maintained, and efficiently run, which makes the donation process quick and smooth. What I really appreciate is how the team takes time to explain everything clearly, especially for first-time donors. They're patient, attentive, and seem to genuinely care about both the donors and the mission behind their wo

Been to other plasma centers and by far I've had a better and faster experience with CSL. The only downside is The donation rate is less than my other experiences. Very clean facility and courteous staff. No negative experience so far.

As long as you are healthy and don't have it as your main source of income you're fine, there have been issues that don't make any sense or were directly caused by them that kept me from donating several weeks. Over all a good and easy way to get money, with staff that are impartial and professional.

The atmosphere is inviting. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Definitely going to return.

I have nothing but great things to say about CSL Laredo tx the staff are always very helpful, professional they make you feel comfortable, welcome so I give them 5 stars for their excellence service.

Staff is amazing always very attentive even on a very busy day! Clean environment, and great service.

My visit was great they made me feel welcome and comfortable they are very nice thank you so much for the great service

Great experience there very professional and make you feel comfortable there.

Donating at CSL plasma is an wonderful experience, and the staff are friendly, respectable, and treat people with friendly manners . I love CSL plasma center , and don't plan to go to another donating center .

The staff are very courteous. And the experience is all over excellent. I highly recommend it.

I have been coming to CSL Plasma approximately 3 years and have had good experiences and the staff is always great they are very welcoming and professional. Thanks to them I keep coming back .

It's always amazing when you go to a place with incredible people who make you feel incredibly Comfortable. It's like being with family. So thank you to everyone at 2719 San Bernardo. ????????????????

Fast and friendly atmosphere. In and out within the hour.Danny's? Come here often and always taken care of properly.

Very friendly staff, always there when you need them, they all mostly keep an ongoing conversation about your day , especially when they say ?see you next week!? ,

Nice place, smooth and streamlined experience, just trust in the workers and you will have a good time spent here

The staff is nice. Sometimes they do get distracted so I suggest not getting on your phone until after they stick you.

Super recommend they are super friendly and always greeted with a smile ??

Every time I donate at CSL plasma center I have a wonderful and rewarding experience, the personnel is friendly.

They treated me good they're you people doing their best and their job

First time back in about a year really smooth process staff friendly as always

The personal is very nice and will walk you through all the prosses that you have to do to become a doaner.

I have only been coming here for a while but the experience with everyone is great, the cause to donate is of great importance to the people who need it ?

Everybody from CSL are nice and they are very polite and Marco always explains everything good

I am doing this review, to enter a chance at winning a price. Also the new machines seem to make donation time faster, that is so cool

I've been donating for a while now. Great experience, staff is awesome. Great environment.

Everybody is so friendly, good atmosphere?..employees always welcoming and supportive

Very efficient and a great team! Super nice as well! I recommend visiting CSL plasma.

Friendly staff and clean facilities have gone to others and they always act like they are better then you because you are donating but not here would highly recommend CSL plasma to everyone

Out of the many times I have arrived to CSL Plasma ,idk which day was my best experience: "Saludos a MI otro Tokaio Juan Rmz"

Very friendly people, you get attended to real quick.

Great service attentive staff and helpful with questions about anything pertaining to the donation process.

This is the best place to donate. The employees treat us very well.

This place is awesome! They offer a generous and reasonable amount for all eligible new donors, the place is incredibly clean and the staff is genuinely kind and courteous. I appreciate how every staff member treats others with respect and explains every step of the process in a very clear & polite manner. I won't go anywhere else. CSL Plasma Center in Laredo is the best! Thank you for everything you do!

The staff is friendly & kind. The service is great.

All the staff is great and amazing, everything is always smooth and running except when The staff member Jackie is the one screening you or just near by. She always in a bad mood and looks like she hates working there. Maybe she needs to find another job if she's so miserable and making every donor miserable there.

Wonderful staff and so helpful thank you csl.

Pretty rude some short guy with a limp yells at everyone instead of going up to them. Not professional at all.

Great place nice staff very professional

The staff is very friendly and courteous.

The best plasma donating center in laredo. Ask for Gustavo he makes the process fast and easy.

Great staff 100% recommended

Good service ?? and great personal staff

Friendly staff. Definitely returning

Your doing great ????, keep up the good work

The place is nice and the staff is friendly.

Better vibes, faster machines, great staff

Great service! Very attentive

this place ain?t it, some staff members are alright and other staff members just seem like they don't even like it or are just bothered by donors. Would not recommend people to come to CSL in all honesty. Better off going to Ked Plasma or Grifols

Staff is very friendly. I have been to some other places in town but CSL is by far my favorite. 5 stars if the compensation would be a little more competitive

Great service fast and easy plasma donation every time

Everyone is great good service and friendly service

always a smooth donation & fast!?? great place to donate??

Always a positive experience i have when coming to csl plasma.

Best place to donate. They have the best team!! ????????????

They treat you with respect and show you there family

Nice and Polite staff Clean Place

Great experience friendly staff

Great staff clean environment

Y'all got great people, responsible people, people open to a good chat, and most importantly look after your health.

Great. Very Professional ??

Easy process friendly staff

Staff is always friendly just my last experience for the physical wasn't the best the person doing the physical was having trouble finding the correct spot for my knee reflex and she literally hit me on the knee with little hammer more than 100 times until they called and said it was okay to pass me like that it took almost an hour just for the physical and my knee was so sore afterwards

I have never been rude to a staff member. this lady got upset because I told her let me know. When you gonna stick me . She began with sorry and stuck me i moved thinking I was in her way . She said next time don't move.... What? Your being rude. She replied...What I am 53. Spoke my opinion. And I'm not rude. Not at all. Doing this for years. Someone needs more than a banana and coffee for breakfast. Maybe she was Hungry ??. Prayers people clients keep you in a job.

Great environment and great employees

Excellent service excellent crew

Great place to donate! :) re

I would give this place negative stars if I could! F this place! Worst donation center in Laredo by far. I feel sorry for anyone who comes here. They need to train their staff better so they know what the hell their doing. Ruined my whole damn day. Didn't care that I had a family either.

Good team fast, Friendly, helpful answer any questions and help you have a great experience and visit. And Melly helps everyone run smoothly good team leader<3

I'm going to be honest and say it very clearly. My previous review for this place was not a good one. I posted that review while I had an issue at the center. Well this place is one of the few places that actually treat you with respect and are friendly and kind. I'll have to admit though that for New Donors the pay is great, the pay for regular donors is way to Low. O well it is what it is. Respect Honesty and staying loyal to one place are the most important things that one needs. Thank you CSL let's co

I was waiting in line to get my vitals checked and iron, and I heard a the receptionist lady say ?Quien Sigue? Meaning ?Who's Next? and i walked up to the spot and she in a very rudely way tells me you have to wait it the line and I replied ? Oh I'm Sorry I Thought I Heard You Calling Who's Next? And she very rudely repeats I have to wait in the line and well I replied back the way she talked to me and I Told Her ? Yes I Know I Need To Wait In Line but i Heard You Said ? Quien Sigue? ?Who's Next? I didn't

Very bad service this is my last donation here!!i was disrespected at most by this employee named Jose Hernandez also by the "manager" Erika.At first Erika was the one who connected me to the machine but since it was time to close and they still had 2after me so when she proceeded to poke she started grabbing my arm so brusquely and i asked her politely if she was mad her response as an excuse was she didnt want to be touched so thats why she grabbed my arm the way she did,ok i replied properly then at the

The personal treat you nice .they explain everything right so you understand everything how the process is .they are friendly.

I had a lovely conversation with Claire during the donation process and Daisy during vitals was also awesome !

Hello. I'm a donor #287 Laredo Tx. Nice staff front to the back. Customer service ?? and well recommended. Raul V.

Very clean and well managed, I have donated at other CSL centers before and im glad to see consistent quality. Donation was fast and easy, staff made it a very comfortable process. Will be staying a CSL donor.

This plasma center gives you very little $$ for return doners. They also have dumb policies. I am missing out on my second day payment this week due to a tiny cut on my finger. Very unfortunate they are losing me as a doner because of this. WILL BE RETURNING TO BIOMAT.

The tech marked my profile to indicate I've recently received a vaccine. I've never received any kind of vaccine. Not COVID, not a flu shot. Because of this imaginary immunization I've been deferred for 4 months.

Everything was great

They are very helpful and answer any concerns and doubts we have.

Good place to donate

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.