Freedom Plasma Nacogdoches, TX

Freedom Plasma Nacogdoches, TX

Reviews Summary

Reviews show a polarized experience at Freedom Plasma. Many praise friendly, skilled staff who make donations comfortable, with several standout employees frequently mentioned. Positive reviews highlight excellent service, pain-free procedures, and welcoming atmospheres. However, negative experiences cite unprofessionalism, poor hygiene, mismanagement, and unfair deferrals, with some customers feeling humiliated or frustrated by inconsistent policies and staff behavior. Complaints also mention payment reductions and disorganization. Overall, satisfaction heavily depends on individual interactions with staff.

About This Listing

Ages 18-65
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 18-65
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

4606 North St

Nacogdoches, Texas 75965

Customer Reviews

I followed all of their instructions on how to make sure my veins are good and ready to be stuck. I had plenty of water and I ate a meal about an hour before I went, while still drinking more water. I know my body, I was very hydrated. This was the second day I had come because they couldn't find my veins. They did a vein check this time before doing anything else and the lady that was checking told me she found a vein but that it got to small as it went up, so she told me no for the day. I got a little fru

So my appointment was at 1:45 I got there and did my questions on my phone like that asked and the lady claim she checked me in so I sat down whole time she never checked me in so I get up atp it's 2:30 I have to pick my child up at 3:30 I told the lady that so she had another lady call me to do a screening the lady put my weight in n then had to run to the floor bc something happen so I end up having to leave I go back another lady told me I can't donate today 2/17/25 n id have to come 2moro

Horrible experience one I bring my kid in they say I can't cool put it on your signs and then my fianc? try to go donate and they let her go all the way thru the screening process and then tell her she can't do it

I don't have any issues with the staff I really like them. They're really cool, but this place is really not worth it anymore. There's a new company that they switched over and they're giving less rewards for returning donors, I don't even get my student bonus anymore for being a SFA student. I booked an appointment for today at 11:45 Am and had received a confirmation email. When I went up there, they told me that the system had kicked me off of that appointment since I had too many appointments booked fo

I want to take a minute to mention Mrs. Sandra. Shes a ray of walking sunshine and she brightens my day every time I see her. I can be in the worst mood and talking with Mrs. Sandra always has me smiling by the time I leave her booth. I adore her, she is great at her job. I also want to shout out Precious. She is so kind and does so well with getting everything set up. I know if Precious is handling me, my veins are in good hands and I'll have a laugh or two with her also. Coming into the center is nice whe

Some of the people that work their is just completely unprofessional. standing around calling each other the N word. all while there is people that have been done for over an hour waiting to get an iv taken out. Definitely would not go here mainly in the evening they don't do their jobs. Go early in the morning with the people who actually do their jobs!

Took me a couple tries but I got my appointment today. As a first time doner everyone was sweet. Quick tip though the process will go a lot faster if you schedule your appointment online and bring your SSC and proof as address when you go in. It's a pretty smooth prosses.

I always request Shyana every time I go because she's the absolute best! I bruise very easily and every time she sticks me I barely bruise and sometimes not even at all. I highly recommend requesting her if you want a comfortable and nice experience.

The staff are friendly and professional, they make the whole interaction enjoyable. The transition to the new company has been a horrible experience. Lower rewards and a complete mismanagement of services.

I come in twice a week and hope I get Ana. She is sweet and always brightens up my day. She is very professional and patient and takes her time to make sure I'm comfortable.

Shout out to Ana for making me feel welcome from day one! Excellent performance and super sweet. Definitely will recommend people here.

Shyana and Priscilla have always been attentive and kindhearted with an excellent bedside manner. They are thorough, yet quick. I have never had any issues with my donation process with them and enjoy being in their bay. They always make me and my husband feel at home and comfortable. They also make the process entertaining. ??

I enjoy going here. All of the employees are so kind and patient and it's a very clean and organized place. Want to give a shout-out to Ana, she always goes above and beyond to help others with a smile!

Ana is the absolute best employee at freedom plasma! Always going above and beyond to make sure us patients are doing well, inside and outside the center. I wouldn't take the time to leave a 5 star review for just anyone but Ana deserves it 100%!

I had an issue last time I went in for the 2.5 hour wait time and then was contacted by the manager with an apology. So I tried again today to donate plasma and when I went to check in I was told I could not donate today because I did not have an appointment? What is this mess? An appointment to donate plasma? Since when?

I made my appointment for 6:45. I work full time and am not ever sure exactly what time I will be able to make it. So I pick the latest time available so that I know I can make it to the appointment. I drive from work to the Nacogdoches location, about twenty miles, to be told that my name didn't make the list and that they are only able to process 1 person every 15 minutes. When I asked why there wasn't any procedures in place to at least let the client know beforehand that he or she wasn't going to be abl

So far I've been there three times and every time I've gone the staff is amazing! Everyone is super nice, positive, and helpful. I see so much team work. I've gone as soon as they open and I've been before they close and all the staff goes above and beyond to help you feel comfortable and at ease no matter what time it is. They get you checked in pretty quickly and the place is extremely clean. You get paid for donating and you are helping out people who need it. I can't say enough good things about the peo

I love the entire facility but this one guy that with me, went above and above to be as gentle as he could be poking me and withdrawing the needle, he is such a gentle bear... I would more than love to Recognize Mr. Chase Hudson for such great work with a smile on his face despite the pressure in the building. Chase in my eyes is the "Real MVP ??"

The people are great. However, a new company called Grifols took over. They are only paying $45 for the 1st donation and $65 for the second. Previously it was $40 and $80 with a $10 bonus per donation for veterans and first responders. I guarantee the price they sell plasma for went up.

Great comfortable atmosphere. The people or really nice. I haven't had a bad stick but o must say I think Ana is the best one.

Shyana is always super accommodating and helpful. There is never any pain with her taking my donations! She really makes donating here a more comfortable experience.

This place is awful! I'm a phlebotomist and went in today to donate. I know my veins and knew I should be able to donate then had someone not be able to find a vein especially when all of my veins are big and on the surface of my arm. This place definitely does not meet any kind of standard when it comes to being clean it is dirty and the staff are extremely rude. Also the hygiene of the staff is not good the guy that checked my veins had dirt and all kind of gunk under his finger nails. Looks like a homele

The workers cool but they don't know what they're doing the stuck me twice the proceeded to stick me again for the 3rd time I told them no and I wanted to get off because it's hurting my arm 1 lady got mad I left they said I can't come back no more it's there fault .

The process is always smooth and seamless with Ana! If you ever wish to donate, I hope she's there to help you. Always kind and welcoming, she makes the visit a friendly one ??

Would have been a 4 star at least if they hadn't decided to defer me over a year after I started donating. The woman who gave me my yearly physical didn't mark down that my tattoo of 7 years was present and therfor I was permanently deferred. The best part is when they tried to tell me it was my fault for not telling them that they forgot to mark it down. If you decide to go here and have tattoos or piercings, just be mindful of the process as you very well could get deferred at little to no fault of your o

I have been going here almost since they opened. They have always been extremely professional and sweet. They try to get you in and out as fast as possible and they do a pretty good job at it. People forget it's a small town with a bunch of donors, but they handle it well. I have been going to donate with them for over a year and they are, by far, the best at what they do!

First time donation took a little over 4 hours to accomplish, due to the amount of traffic. But no worries the technician was super sweet and had excellent manners, however the second time I donated it took almost 3 hours just to begin donating with hardly anyone there! After asking the staff how long it was going to take it appeared they just forgot I was even there. Update: 5/4/2022 Manager spoke with me shortly and apologized for the wait time. It was nice of them to acknowledge the issue that had take

Shyanna is always so nice and when she sticks me I could sleep through it. She's never had to re-stick or had to adjust the needle. I come on saturdays just so I can donate while she's working since I can't make it until the evening during the weekdays.

Ana is such a sweet girl, and made my day SO much better and I had a comfortable experience!

Pam, Mirah, and Precious were amazing! Made my first time awesome! Very professional and everything was done through, and to top it all in a timely manner. Thanks Freedom Plasma.

First time ever trying to give plasma, staff was very rude and I had to stand and wait for them to stop joking around to talk to them. The lady in the exam room was very rude and kept cutting me off when I was speaking. When I was trying to tell her how much I had eaten before she cut me off before I could finish and said ?that's not gonna work you're gonna have a seizure if I put you out there.? I understand they are trying to keep people safe but there is much nicer ways to talk to people, especially if t

I'm horrified at my experience just now. I was treated like a druggie and called out in front of people on scratches on my arms, needle mark from ER visit the other day. People were staring at me the front staff, the people donating and waiting. I couldn't donate due to Anemic in which ER just stated I wasn't anemic. I want to see how I make a hippa vilolation complaint. This was uncalled for and It hurt me badly when U could test me right there on the spot no drugs, and yet u have people that are out in th

Shunterrica, Amber, Mariah, Jazmin were amazing! Super easy checkin process, communicated well, and were extremely friendly!! Can't wait to come back, Shunterrica sticking didn't hurt at all!!!

Ana is amazing and always bubbly!!! She makes me feel so comfortable every-time I visit.

Ana is incredible person and is always happy and very helpful and explains everything so I can understand ?? she's great

Micheal is an amazing worker. She takes care of everyone. And above all she brings a smile to everyone I've seen her with.

Exploiting and treating desperate people like garbage. I didn't even make it past the application stages once I seen how they spoke and treated donors. I could use some extra side cash but not at the expense of being disrespected. I feel for those who have to endure this type of treatment to make ends meet. At least the blood center of East Texas acknowledges you're a person and has respect for your time.

It's amazing for the first 5Ish visit but they messed up my vein last time I went and it hurt for weeks after and my arm was sore so I just stopped going? Was pretty alright though you can get very cold and uncomfortable sitting there for 40 mins though!

I am so overwhelmed by everyone who works there. Especially; Amber, Liz, Mariah, Ru, Bri, and Jasmine are just phenomenal. Their professional behavior and welcoming demeanor, extinguishes the slightest hint of any anxiety or doubt any of us donors could have. I could not imagine donating anywhere else. Thank you Freedom Plasma you are all fantastic.

Freedom plasma is a very welcoming place, where every time I come in they greet me with a welcoming smile and open arms especially 2 worker in particular named Priscilla and Wesley . She's always helpful when in need of help and Wesley runs a smooth operation

Sandra was so very sweet when I came in today, we had a great conversation. I recommend her Highly! ??

Ana and Shyana made my experience wonderful. Both were personable and understanding.

I'm a pretty frequent donor and Ana always makes me feel welcomed with her positive attitude!

I had Dustie and she was so kind and wonderful the entire time. Probably the best medical service I've ever had. So amazing, I highly reccomend!

Ana the most helpful and funny and sweetie person that I have ever came across in customer service!!! She's the best!!

One of the nurses at Freedom Plasma name (ms, dustie) her customer service was very very very good, an on point. I pray a lot of nurses can be like her. Thank you, (Ms. Dustie)

Ana is the best. She keeps a smile on your face and makes u feel comfortable

Ana was so nice and professional. She made sure I was comfortable as possible. Thank Ana!

I don't want to sound like I'm being to much, but my homie needs to get this good review. Bro I'm down and out, I don't have much human interaction. But my boy Skylar treats me like I'm an actual person. Not saying the pretty ladies working around their don't, but my homie is real as hell. I really appreciate the conversation. Thank you for making me feel like a human Bubba.

Crystal did a great job I didn't even feel the stick. She was very helpful and nice

Mrs.Amber is an amazing and awesome and very attentive to me and helpful in every way.I wouldn't want to talk to anyone else.

I have nothing but great things to say about the Nacogdoches location. The staff is wonderful, friendly and informational. You would be crazy not to try this place out.

Every time I went they showed professionalism and accept everyone as family and give their Best services by being kind, polite ,& respectful it's nothing but love in the place

Everyone is always really sweet and welcoming, they definitely try to make sure you're as comfortable as possible!

Best place EVER! I have deep veins that have always been hard for others to get, and they comfortably get it the first time EVERYTIME! This makes my donation experience so much better. Plus there are so many benefits to going. ?? Thank you Freedom Plasma!

Abraham was very kind, super fast and very efficient in making sure felt comfortable throughout the entire process.

Ana Segura has a wonderful personality and made my time at freedom plasma painless and motivation to come back

I've been donating since a good while ago last year and I would highly recommend freedom plasma for anyone interested in giving back to the community even with little time to spare. The process only takes an hour or two and the staff is very kind and efficient. The facility is always very spotless, sterile and well kept. New donors can get 100$ for the first 8 donations and an additional 100$ for referrals. I have donated plasma at a center out in vancouver Washington prior to danating here and I would say

Mariah and Precious are absolutely great at their jobs! They are also extremely professional and kind

I've been going here for almost a year and Kacie is my favorite! She's the best phlebotomist i?ve encountered!

Ana always makes me feel so welcome when I come in. She makes me feel good about giving plasma.

Ana is so sweet and friendly. She made my day a lot better

It use to be a good place and nice people but here recently they are rude and tell people they can't sit inside or even take a 2 year old to use the bathroom!!!

Most of the staff are friendly and helpful. It feels friendly with different conversations laughing joking and having fun.

Crystal and Anna are always very nice courteous and helpful. They make freedom plasma center feel welcoming.

Ana was very nice and very helpful she has done her job well

Dustie was so kind and professional! She made my first visit a breeze.

Mr. B ALWAYS does a great job..he's friendly and checks on you during the donation! Awesome job :)

Precious did a fantastic job. She was very patient. Would recommend. 10/10

Nice clean facility Shyana is the best always Has the best bedside manner and gentle stick never had a problem when she's my phleb

Staff is obviously knowledgeable and proficient at what they do but they also make the process enjoyable and relaxing!

This is overall a good place and atmosphere. They get you in and out at a decent timely manner. Great place to give blood

I want to give a shout out to Parker for doing a good job and always making me laugh. Everyone that works there is awesome.

Great place to donate, easy and decent money all while saving lives. Kasie is my favorite phlebotomist. Very friendly over all though

I had an excellent experience. Crystal, Sheena, and Priscilla made the donation process a quick and easy one

Dustie was awesome and VERYYY personable I loved speaking with her

Priscilla, Shyana, Liz and amber are phenomenal phlebotomists who are gentle and answer all the questions I have.

Once you're signed in, everyone is friendly and helpful. This is a relatively quick and easy way to make a little extra money.

Daizsa,Mirah, and Precious were extremely Professional and caring while helping with my donation.

Ana always has a smile on her face and always friendly!!

Anna is a great worker and an excellent person with a great personality.

Dustie gave me all the information I needed and was very good at communicating during the physical.

Ana was amazing today super sweet as always!!

Ana and jacey were both extremely helpful and nice

Alicia Haynes is the best very professional can't wait until my next visit

pam was amazing!!!!! she did my physical!! five stars

Very rude and disrespectful and looks like they don't clean very well I seen blood and trash on the floor and the bathrooms are even worse

Crystal make me feel good while donating ?????? Anna So so helpful?? Stacey So kindful ????

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.