CSL Plasma Margate, FL

CSL Plasma Margate, FL

Reviews Summary

Most reviews are highly positive (5-star), praising the friendly, professional staff and efficient, comfortable experience. Several highlight exceptional phlebotomists who make the process painless. The clean, modern facility and quick service are frequently mentioned. However, a few negative reviews cite poor management, untrained staff, and cleanliness issues, with some donors experiencing painful procedures or neglect. While most donors feel valued and safe, a small number report inconsistent experiences or avoid the location due to safety concerns. Overall, satisfaction is high, with many repeat donors, but improvements in training and management could address the occasional complaints.

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

1406 N State Rd 7

Margate, Florida 33063

Customer Reviews

I've been a long time donor with CSL and I think I just had it. Phlebotomists treat you like a piece of meat while they talk to each other. No respect. Won't listen either. Blood wasn't flowing and lady just pushed the needle deeper. Told her it was hurting, told her that I did not wanted to be experimented with and she just motioned me to be quiet. Blood started dripping out. Now she wanted to switch to the other arm. Mind you, I've done this before, but it is the coldness and non-caring attitude that got

I come to this location often and they have a very friendly staff. They have a tight routine so you're in and out. Most of them are very good with needles. But the best one is a girl named Danii. You won't feel a thing. She must have been doing this for years. Great place!! Great staff!! Clean and safe atmosphere. Efficient and smooth.

There are 2 nurses in particular at this location that provide the most exceptional service. John and Irith. It was my first time donating they welcomed me so warmly, explained everything and made me feel so comfortable in a place where comfort tends to be rare. Truly help agents and thus business is so lucky to have them. They deserve a raise!!

Ms Elia has a gentle hand that surprised even a veteran donor like myself. Though the pinch sting from the needle isn't something I feel anymore. I'm used to a firm jab and the coldness of the material on the needle. A problem that her hand was able to avoid. No cold needle.

I've been donating at this location for almost ten years. The place is always clean with friendly, helpful staff. The new machines make the donation process much faster. I highly recommend this place.

This was my first time donating plasma,this was at the Margate location. The staff was friendly and professional. My most favorite was John! He is the RN that helped me, very thorough and professional and came to check on me while on the machine 4 times to make sure that I was comfortable and was doing well. I can't wait to return, the process was seamless.

I went to this CSL for years and I had a great experience each and every time I went! I even managed to build great relationships with the staff members! One staff member in particular named Matt made my experiences great there! We developed a solid friendship and bonded over our love for cars! I looked forward to every donation!

Best plasma place I have ever been Danii is the best phlebotomist I have ever seen can't even feel the stick I love her and Stephanie on intake makes you feel at home and like you're part of the family I love this place

I had a great experience at CSL Plasma. The staff were professional, friendly, and made me feel very comfortable throughout the process."The facility was clean, and the donation process was well-organized and efficient. I definitely recommend donating here if you're looking to make a difference.

I have the smallest vein ever, but Jen always gets my blood. Jen you are the best. Keep up the great work! ??

I want to take a moment to commend Portia, my dst, for her exceptional attentiveness at the end of my donation. She demonstrated an impressive sense of urgency and professionalism, which is something I deeply value as a customer. Portia remained focused and efficient throughout the process, ensuring everything was handled smoothly and promptly. What stood out most was her awareness and dedication to excellent customer service. Unlike others who may get caught up in conversations or distractions, Portia sta

DANII!! Omg, she's AMAZING. You won't feel a thing when she sticks the needle in your arm. I ONLY want her to poke me ? she's that good! ????

Bethsiane was amazing! She was very professional and made sure I felt comfortable as well as the rest of the staff.

Make an appt or go off peak hours as a recommendation. If you download the app, it will tell you when those peak hours are. Overall, it's a good experience. Waiting for your vitals is the longest part. Expect to take at least an hour for the entire process. Staff is polite and always wearing appropriate PPE. You may donate every 3 days and an easy $50 each visit.

Dannii is a courteous long time staff member who I prefer to inject the plasma needle since she does it perfectly with no pain. Thank you Danni for helping me save lives painlessly! Jaime 18 year client

Everyone her is very friendly and caring, they make the experience very enjoyable. Today I worked with victor, great guy!! Also quanetta was also very friendly and helpful at the end when it was time to wrap up.

Changing my review. I now see that sometimes we all have bad days. My experiences at this location have been mostly 5 star and I can't let one bad experience dictate one review. Thanks for today. I know to get in early now.

Danii has always been a great worker, should be promoted if there's open positions. She's professional and always courteous.!

I had a great experience at CSL Plasma, and a big part of that was thanks to MSA Bethsiane. She was so professional, friendly, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole process. She answered all my questions with patience and really went out of her way to make sure I had a positive visit.

Managers for this CSL should be reevaluated for their job tittle expectations. This location runs like the worst donation plasma center I've ever encountered. All phlebotomist, with the exception of Slaybie and Dequan?need to be retrained. Bathrooms haven't been cleaned in at least two weeks. I blame the managers for they are in charge of making sure this location is running smoothly.

Danii is the best!!! She is a wizard of phlebotomy and makes the donation process so smooth and easy. She takes great care of me every time I see her

Being a donor at CSL Plasma is a honor for me. When you donate your plasma you're saving lives. When I go to CSL Plasma I feel I'm at home. The staff is amazing, Patricia is a live example, she treat us all very well when we get there.

This location is truly inspiring. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, surrounded by amazing and welcoming employees. It fills me with joy to know I can contribute to helping others.

Everyone does a great job here, but Dani is the master at poking; quick smooth and painless. Great experience everytime

Danii is the best she's been sticking me every time , I don't feel I thing I don't want anyone else to stick me but her

Everyone I have encountered has been pretty nice. I check in and be out in no time. Clean and comfortable. They are great.

Always helpful friendly and quick professional staff in the front including Patricia and Stephanie and the floor including Dani just to name a few but there are many more.

Great place if you decide to Donate! It's Clean, Quick and friendly! Definitely makes for a great experience! Ask for Danii!

I have been donating plasma at this location for about 8 months now. By far one of the best ran plasma centers I've been too. Danii Sticks me most times and does a phenomenal job to where you barely feel the needle.

Danii was awesome!! I didn't feel a thing and was super sweet during the process. Best on the floor ??

Everything works smoothly. Everyone is careful with all the procedures today it's my fifth time and I will come back.

Disaster, beware!!!!!!! Vitals was a fond hello after transferring back from MN. The stick was a fishing expedition with 5 adjustment, before I patiently asked for a re-stick, after an hour wait for help for no-flow issues. Re-stick was an improvement, but the needle pierced a tendon, OMG. 1 hour later and in a decent amount of pain, I received $47. The center Supervisor "Dominique" was present and witnessed donated plasma sitting on unattended carts, while I waited to be dc'd. I have donated plasma for ove

I Haven't Been To CSL Plasma In A While But My First Time Was Smooth And Great. The Receptionist Tiffany Was Awesome And Very Professional

Super sweet staff, all of them made me feel at ease during my first time donating plasma and thoroughly explained everything to me. Definitely will be back.

Danii was a magician with the needle, I didn't feel a thing. Everybody there was amazing sweet

My experience with CSL plasma was very professional and quick I was helped by bethsie and patrica they both were informative and professional.

Patricia is always very helpful and I get along with all the other staff then go in there for 8 years and never really had a bad experience

It's employees like Patricia and Mari why I continue to come back to this location so nice to deal with these individuals thank you for making my donor experience a positive one

I knew this place was going to be a waste of time after reading the reviews, but I went anyway. My very first attempt, their network was down. I waited an hour before leaving. Go to Octapharma in North Lauderdale. The longest I ever waited there was literally 3 minutes.

I been donating at this location for years. Two days ago I went in and the girl screening didn't care to say hello or anything. I had to look over to see what my vitals were for the day. After I donated they had me laying there for 15 minutes. Four of them standing there without a care in the world. Just talking and hugging each other while I'm laying there. Management allows them to get away with this just because they developed personal relationships with these so called workers. Only gave it two stars be

Love this place it's clean the staff is great and fellas All the lady's that works there are beautiful

I was very well attended to and guided. Nurse Yrith explained the procedure in detail and made me feel comfortable and encouraged to be a frequent donor.

I have donated plasma for a while in Palm Beach. I moved to Broward and have tried different places for plasma donations. I think I've found a plasma home here at the margate location. Danii was my tech for today quick, courteous, responsible, attentive five star. Thank you for the experience and experiences that are yet to come ??.

Dani is great at getting the vein in a smooth quick motion the nerves don't have time to register any pain. She's got a golden hand

Danii is amazing! I love when she's working. She's so gentle! Very sweet girl

Dani was amazing didn't even feel her prick me with the needle and found vein fast

The process of donating Plasma was quick and accurate. the staff was friendly and able to help you get through the process smoothly.

My nurse was Matt and he made the process smooth and was very professional. The other staff seemed very pleasant as well.

Patricia Withers always gets me ready for my donation with swift and careful vital taking and great customer service she is literally goated

The staff here is outstanding! All of them but why did you install new machines to shorten the donation time? There are 4 bays never have I seen more than 2 being used. Today is no exception 2 bays but they're only using half the beds. Not sure if they are always short handed or maybe they need to just hire more staff. Either way the new machines do not make the wait any less it's alway at least 2 hours.

This center is always on point fast and professional staff also friendly staff most times.

Q and Jen were both awesome and helped out. Fast process nice people all around

Everything went so smoothly from beginning to end. The staff were so great. I almost considered trying to work there but I've been at my job so long they're like family so hard to leave. Anyway, great place to go and great thing to do.

Staff is very friendly, patient, and informative. Made my visit as easy as possible.

Danii has gentle hands. I didn't feel anything when she inserted the needle! This is exciting! ????????????????????

The employees are very nice always taking care of me specially the nurse Yrith aka E always smiling and willing to help. I will recommend this place!

Quanetta was amazing I love her energy and she always seems as she truly cares . We definitely need more like her at CSL

Great and helpful staff quick and easy donation definitely recommend this location to anyone who wants to make a little extra money and help save lives

Jen is the best! Love when she sticks me. Super fast donation. 10/10 would recommend! ??

Jen and Quanetta are my favorite employees and Roma are happy pleasure when they are at work

Danii is always very careful when setting me up for donation so I don't bruise.

John M.RN Was very professional and helpful grate at his you all are blessed to have someone like him on staff

I had great fast service done by Patricia. She's amazing ????

Great staff, easy and fast wait times love going to this location to donate!!

Bethsiame, from CSL plasma MSA, made my experience so easier, she made me feel at home and comfortable to be here

Ms. Dani is shockingly amazing. Fast, precise, and cheerful personality.

Staff are friendly fast and efficient. Overall experience ????

Excellent experience. The attendant Bethsiano is very friendly and attentive.

Love this company, but have to avoid this location. Phlebotomists who make multiple mistakes/injuries a day, and are well known by the staff to do so, should not be continued to be allowed to work on patients. Safety is not of concern and I have to go to a further location because of this. Shouldn't be afraid of getting a hematoma at a donation center.

It was a smooth process, Quanetta aka ? Q? Had great vibes and positive energy. Very respectful.

One start is too much for this people I waited 3 hours and some of them are nice but very disorganized place, the Nurse is the worse he discriminated me because Im spanic he told me to find a place where you can speak Spanish . The security guard think he has the power humiliated the donator he has short temper and rude ?. O??start for this place stay away from this place. Places like this shouldn't be operate with Nurses and Security guard like those ..

First time donating. I set up an account online, watched all the videos, signed all the docs. Came in and was not greeted in anyway. When someone did acknowledge me, I said I have an appointment and was told they don't do appointments. I asked why it had me do so online and all I got was a shrug. Another lady came up to help as it was obvious the girl behind the desk didn't have any customer skills. There was a long line, I asked how long it would take. The girl behind the counter answered a phone call, tha

Dani is an expert at the plasma donation stick! Always pleasant and friendly. You never even feel the needle ??????????

Good morning, I went to donate plasma and the nurse, Yrith, called her "E", the truth is, very polite and cooperative, an excellent employee, I wish her the best.

Danii is by far the best phlebotomist you guys got.

My experience was that the staff was nice, professional, thorough, & clean. No pain, not nauseous or sick at all after. Just follow the instructions, eat, & hydrate. ***My only suggestions are that the bathrooms need attention. However, people could be better about making a mess as well.

Love this donation center, they work with you as much as possible to help you be eligible to donate. Awesome staff and donating experience :)

My phlebotomist Victor and DC ?Q? were awesome. Great service.

Modern, clean facility and a well organized, professional and friendly staff make the process easy for those with a busy schedule.

I'm on the fence about my comments related to my rating because my first handful of donations here couldn't have been more accommodating. The first time I was there and I had a bad reaction during donating, I was given ice packs and was even fanned off by staff wanting to be sure I was alright. The next 3 or 4 times after that went off without a hitch. The last time I was there was a nightmare until the end; stuck me and from the beginning I was having issues with flow. They had to readjust the needle so ma

Danii is one of the best, thank you for your service.

Danii has a good hand! She is the best!!

Everyone there is nice especially Danil is one of the best staff there. She is very friendly & fast. Knows how to stick you without causing pain.

Patricia was amazing she is fantastic and a great host

Danii is the GOAT! Patricia Withers is amazing as well!

Love the staff and center. Especially Danni one of my favorite.

Always make you feel welcome. Especially when you go away and come back.

The the Staff here is very friendly. Q and victor are amazing.

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.