*Note: Eligibility criteria may vary by center. Check with your local facility for specifics.*
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.
*Note: Deferral policies vary by center. Confirm with your local facility.*
*Note: Documentation requirements may differ by center.*
*Note: Preparation guidelines may vary by center.*
*Note: Policies, compensation, and procedures differ by center. Contact your local facility for details.*
Suite A, Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana 71108
This was my first time doing plasma, got referred here by my fianc?e?s mother. Worst mistake of my life. Despite all the hub bub about how you're a ?lifesaver? or whatever by donating plasma, these people act like you're inconveniencing them the second you come in. Front desk lady was nice enough, for some reason she didn't think I had valid ID but she gave me crackers and some water which was nice. Lady who did my screening was definitely the worst; any question I asked she spoke to me like I was the dumb
This place is slow. 2-4 hours per donation while they chitchat slow. Employees are loud and unprofessional. The machines break often (3 times while I was there) leading to an 8 week differal for those people. Good luck getting that new donor bonus. The site will be randomly be closed without notice. Overall, this was an unpleasant experience and a waste of gas.
William is the best.. I love him he's is the great smile and wonderful all the time. This is Crystal Sullivan talking.. Google not working for me so I'm under hubby name!!!
Donna Simmons has given exceedingly excellent customer service since she began working here at csl plasma center, even when customers were not very sociable. She remained calm and wore a smile without giving into their bad attitudes. I applaud her.
Nurse Yuri is by far the sweetest. I see why her name is all over Google she knows her stuff. LaTedra gave me a painless stick and was very polite and professional.
This facility is not a good place to go, employees are slow, rude. Was very demoralizing. I guess they can get away treating people poorly. Shame!
I hope you're not in a rush super slow you gonna stand in line for 30 to 40 minutes before you go to the back.
William is amazing!!!! He made my experience at CSL a breeze. I will definitely choose CSL Plasma again
I have too many great memories of experience to share about CSL plasma Shreveport 245. The staff is very knowledgeable the management is hands on and knowledgeable. On some occasions they may have an opportunity for you to even win things like a grill a bicycle you name it also as a result of the excellent service I have no desire to go anywhere else thank you Mr G, specialist Miss Crystal ,Holly, Super Corey and the list goes on I would recommend and have referred associates and friends there is no better
William was amazing ! Only been in twice, but he's always the first to speak. Been great experiences both times.
Have been coming to this CSL plasma location for two years and they always treat me nice and keep the place very clean. William at the check in desk always takes care of us quickly and super friendly. Plus the plasma helps people in need and cancer medicines. Give it a try!
Kenyatta is an amazing worker she sticks the needle nice into your vein a she has great customer service?. Good communication an she helps fix any problems.she needs a raise
Great location to donate. I hate that they removed the color scale that shows when the traffic volume is low when scheduling a time slot, it was very helpful. Overall, everyone try their best to get you out quick. Today I got a chance to be seen by the new lady Ryan during my screening, I think she's been there a little over a month now but she did something very unusual. In fact, no other screener has done this since I've been visiting this particular spot & that is, being informative. I've been told when
William did and amazing job on my prescreen. He always makes me feel comfortable as a return donor. Happy he with CSL.
If you are considering going to this plasma donation center, then please, do yourself a favor and read this first. I went for the first time the first week in August, and made it through fine, leaving with $100 on my new card. You get the $100 for your first 5 visits. My wife and I are retired, and I thought it would be a way to make some end of the summer ?fun? money, while also doing something good, because make no mistake, plasma is needed! I had planned on going twice per week, but ran into trouble on
0/5 rating. Did 3 visits that went ok but the 4th visit was a nightmare. My cat could stick better than that nurse did. She stuck, and dug in arm looking for a vein, I left after that. Never donating ever again. Thanks csl y'all are idiots.
I was greeted by William and he was really friendly. He's always professional and he really made my day. Thank you, William so much!
My experience was great. William demonstrated absolute professionalism and excellent service customer service. William should be recognized for his service
Jessica is awesome she was very friendly,polite and caring I would definitely love when she my tech
William is a awesome group leader he so funny and outgoing always interacting with the ppl just a wonderful spirit
The employees don't know how to do their job! They not putting the pressure cuffs on right turning away a ton of ppl due to inaccurate information the scale doesn't even give your accurate weight! Then making the donors mad so their fore their pressure is up by the time for the health screening! Firer the whole staff.
Thanks for wasting my time. I experienced racism when I arrived. Tried different ways until they found a technicality. I am quite disgusted with the racism in Shreveport in general. I am ready to pack up and leave.
They are great wit the patience Mr.William always welcoming you and greeting you when you leave they are super friendly and nice not mean at all
Mrs.Donna Simmons always with a positive attitude :) I love her ! She's the sweetest! She deserved it!
Mrs. Donna was very friendly and helpful she made my first visit so easy and got me in fast!
Yuri was the nicest nurse I have ever had do a physical, she was very accepting, caring and gentle. She was very considerate of me being in transition and very kind. I will keep coming back only for her and the amazing staff up front. :)
William always ends up doing my vitals and never hurts me it goes smoothly and he's great
Loved everything about the center especially Ms. Donna. She's the absolute sweetest and she's the main reason why I come back.
William is amazing! He was quick and thorough and explained everything he was doing
William helps me have a great experience at the plasma center each time I come. He's a wonderful employee and makes my time super comfortable.
Latedra Very great at Keeping the donor both calm and happy Also very friendly. Glad she works here ??
William been a great assistant he always cool and a people's person.
The staff here of women are so unprofessional and lack compassion for others. You never know what a person have to go through to help another person's life to donate plasma; whether they are catching a bus missed it and caught it in time to still donate, just left work, or have vehicle problems of their own in the process you just never know. Kindness goes a long way, on good and bad days. If a person's vitals and everything check out good, but you see oh it's almost time for your shift to end, you should
Wonderful when I came the first time "William help me understand piece by piece that the process is more easy than it seems"
Ms.Donna simms is the definition of professionalism. She is timely and her sense of humor keeps me coming back to csl.
They were amazing and friendly and was so supportive even though I was unable to donate I will be back to try again!!!!
I had a great experience with med receptionist she was amazing and charming 10/10 Ms Donna Simmons ??
Yuri is one of the best nurses I have ever met! She was very professional and made me feel comfortable. I felt light headed at one point and she was there to aid me. This is the best place in Shreveport/Bossier to donate blood!
The staff was very friendly and helpful my phlebotomist Katana is very good at her job and takes the time to make sure your donation is going well
Always nice and friendly people like William who remembers me every time I come in ... Best plasma center I've ever been to.
Stenesha O. and Katana and TT theses ladies are awesome they get us in and out of CSL Plasma yall need to go see theses ladies at 2712A W 70th Shreveport 71108
I'm very satisfied with nurse Yuri. She was helpful, considerate and kind.
She was accurate assertive well mannered. Awesome people skills. Loved her attitude!
Yuri, the nurse was outstanding. She was so polite and very professional. She explained everything clearly and answered all my questions. I felt very comfortable with her.
William is very nice respectful and always making your time hear awesome ??
They are a great staff and they team work is outstanding...yes I'll recommend people to come to csl plasma center.yes Latedra was very very understanding and helpful
I look forward to every visit, Never had a misunderstanding with any of the CSL Plasma staff, & Latedra is a sweetheart!!! ??????????
There my family everyone there treat people very well by far the best donation place in Shreveport!!! Go see SARAH she's very nice and will help you
Yuri the nurse is cute and the only reason I'll come back super sweet
Nurse Yuri was truly amazing! I would recommend her to everyone!
I was assisted by mr william everything was easy and smooth! One of the best workers!!
Really disappointed. Called a day ahead. When I got there, the new manager said i was good to give even though i donated whole blood 3 days ago. This was at 9 am. He then said they wouldn't have a nurse until 2 pm and asked me to come back. Only after waiting in town for over 5 hours was I told by the nurse that I couldn't. They really need to be more professional.
Nurse Yuri is great at what she does made my experience worth it
I had an amazing experience. Super quick and Super nice. Nurse Yuri was simply amazing.
Seriously slow. Other centers in big cities are more staffed and much quicker. Kinda lame as per typical in Sleazeport.
I always have a good experience every time I come. Camille and Kimeko in reception always have a great attitude and get the job done. Falana is a great phlebotomist who fast and professional.
I had the worst experience ever while donating. They have numerous prejudice employees. I don't get off work till 6:00 or later and many times when I would come in close to closing times I would be presented with attitudes and last visit, they said my heart rate was 2 digits too high and anyone else they would have retested in 15 mins but I was told I couldn't. After I left, she lied and document Ed something so I couldn't come back. I wouldn't refer this place to my worst enemy
Mr William Is The Best Great Customer Service And Very Helpful & Keep The Good Work Up ????
William is nice and friendly. He has a cool afro.
Love Ms Donna Simmons. I love her energy and how sweet she is
Ms.Donna Simmons is Very Sweet,Dependable,Always in a Good Mood.
Lost social security card, was told by staff there were alternatives, that had full social security numbers on them such as a voter registration card, which is untrue, voter registration card never had social security card on it for security reasons, but your employee swears hers does, called voter registration who verified does not and never did, then was told would take w-2 with full social security number on it, w-2 no longer puts the full social security number on them, also neither do bank statement
Nurse Yuri was great, very hospitable and very knowledgable on the procedure and the process, definitely will be returning.
I have been to every plasma place in Shreveport and CSL is by far the best. They are nice and professional. My phlebotomist FeeFee is awesome. All the staff is great tho. I have referred several people. I wouldn't recommend anyone go anywhere else.
I had my 1st visit today. I had never given plasma before & I was a bit nervous but once I got to the back Tanisha & KiAaryn took all of that away they were great ! These ladies have the best customer service! Travis was also very attentive to my needs & very informational The CSL Plasma team are very kind & funny, & they let you know you are in good hands through there spectacular customer service! Thanks CSL Team!
Mrs yori was great had an amazing experience!!! Friendly Definitely recommend she was amazing at her job!!
They sit at their desk, play on their phone and giggle. They know you are desperate for money if you are willing to donate plasma, so there's no rush to deal with you. This isn't the first time I've left because of this, but it will be the last. The absolute worst plasma donation center.
Nurse Yuri she is the best i love her. Come down to CSL Plasma she'll get u right.
Miss Donna that works in reception she has the best customer relation skills
William always get you in and out does a fantastic job with customer service
Latedra is always so friendly and does a great job.
I had the best experience at the CSL in Shreveport my phlebotomists Rashan was great and really helpful I have been to other center but he really made me feel comfortable and welcome thank you for everything
I say William is one of the best people here he's the best
Ms Donna has a good spirit and makes my visits ?? good!
Mrs Donna is very nice respectful re receptionist here at CSL
Worst place ever and the people are just awful here. They refused to take donation from my husband because he is deaf. I also witnessed first hand how every white person who came in the day I was there, they turned away. Rude hateful and they discriminate against the disabled. If I could leave negative stars I definitely would!
Just very rude and both me and my husband just were traveling and made a stop my needle was inserted sideways which was uncomfortable just felt like a racial place
They literally turned me away on my second visit (on the first they had no needles to stick anyone which should have been my first clue) because I said I turn my head to get a shot or stuck. Something I've done always and at other centers with no problem.
Mr.Williams is a great person at CSL plasma ...He would be a reason to wanna save lives
I was one of the first ones to attend the new Csl donor center here in Shreveport, La. Since then I had a very good experience here. Fast service and decent prices. Thanks CSL
I love the whole team from the security at the entrance to the donor floor but my all time favorites are Mrs.Camille, FeeFee M., Mrs.Donna and Mrs.Kayla. I be looking forward to my next appointment at CSL PLASMA.... it's my personal bright & early especially since Ive overcame my fear of needles huge thanks to Mrs.FeeFee for that. I have no bad complaints and I'm on my 8th donations. I recommend my brother and my boyfriend and I will be recommending more. This is the only safe and smart side job ive experie
I donated after having my tattoos and one lady always makes an issue so I can be deferred she is weird and they take long when sticking u you'll be waiting 20 minutes. I received a call saying I could donate but that was false information ,unorganized a staff member decided to keep letting me donate and alll because she didn't do her Job I was deferred I feel like the one lady with the same braids in her head since I started donating just had an issue with me
Miss donna is a very funny intelligent lady. I love her .
So great all around... clean restrooms and friendly staff especially Ms. Holly M
Love the place great people especially Jessica, love that young lady
Ms Donna is a good person she kind a sweetheart!
Great Place to donate, but lately the staff has been slacking. Talking with each other instead of getting us in and out. Having to wait to long in line because of it. Not all the staff because a few really take their job seriously and I appreciate the ones that do.
Certain employees are very professional , and generous .. only a hand few has no sense of urgency , the women are very outspoken and disrespectful . I recommend that anyone who goes has a very high tolerance for slow , loud and unprofessional at it's best .
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.
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.
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.
Plasma donors are legally capped at two donations per week or 7-day period, with at least 48 hours in between each donation.
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.