Grifols Biomat USA Bismarck, ND

Grifols Biomat USA Bismarck, ND

Reviews Summary

The reviews overwhelmingly praise the staff's friendliness, professionalism, and ability to create a welcoming atmosphere. Many highlight the efficiency of the donation process, cleanliness of the facility, and the no-appointment policy as major positives. Specific employees are frequently mentioned for their exceptional service, making donors feel comfortable and valued. While most experiences are highly positive, a few note occasional technical issues or desire more consistent snack availability. The consensus is that this is a top-tier donation center with a warm, skilled team that consistently delivers excellent donor experiences.

About This Listing

Ages 18-69
In order to donate plasma at Grifols Biomat USA Bismarck, ND, you should make an appointment.

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
In order to donate plasma at Grifols Biomat USA Bismarck, ND, you should make an appointment.

Contact Information

Address

929 W Interstate Ave

Bismarck, North Dakota 58503

Customer Reviews

I love coming here! Francis is so helpful, understanding and kind. He walked me through the whole process while I was having doubts. The staff here went above and beyond to help me donate. I recommend everyone to come here. The place was so clean and organized!

I went through over an hour of intake paperwork and procedures only to then be told they are not interested in donations from a sober healthy person who lives in a sober living house. Once again treated like garbage for trying to do the right thing. Honesty not the best policy if you're wanting to donate here.

The Grifols team goes above and beyond for their donors. I really appreciate the level of care they give daily. Keep doing great things!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and super fast! Always enjoy my time while there!

First donation took ,over a whole day to complete the process. Next 2 went smoothly. Here today for my 4th donation at 655am and I get a phone call on my cell phone from the guy at the front desk saying they can't take in for my appointment because no staff are in and he is the only one there and can't open by himself. Come on now people where's the professionalism at?? If I can travel in a minivan to get here in "icy" Conditions I'm sure employees can plan ahead and get here also. So now I wasted gas and t

This place is a hassle. The app needs more features and actual information in it. I'm annoyed and frustrated with this place. You go in after making an appointment get deferred because of crappy intake equipment, and then have to go in and change all your future appointments because this one day throws everything off. So you stop making appointments and go in as a walk-in, they tell you they are short staffed and are only doing appointments today but you can come back in an hour. No I've already driven 15

Wonderful staff!! Always so friendly and professional! Emma, Heather, Grace and Preston are my favorites!! I always look forward to donation day!!!

Clean Center with great Techs! Prefer the bigger/quicker machines over the competitions. Also like the no appointment aspect. In and out in no time!

Grifols Plasma Center in Bismarck ND the staff is beyond Amazing to work with. Everyone one is very friendly and caring. It's a great feeling to walk in the door and be Greeted by your name. 100% the best donation site around

Excellent staff. They make every donation a smooth process.

Whoever pricked my finger did it to rough and not in the right spot and then proceeded to put my bandage on to tight. Also doesn't know how to take blood pressure correctly. The cuff was on to tight almost made me cry which elevated my pulse to a number I've never had. I was also about to faint, very pale and clammy. They proceeded to tell me information and not even check on me as I'm about to fall to the floor right in front of them. Had to ask for something to drink and eat since they clearly couldn't te

I am a new donor and new to town. I came in to start the process and felt safe and welcome. The staff kept welcoming everyone that came in by name and everyone is in a genuinely good, upbeat mood. If you're nervous about donating, this is definitely the place to start. Everyone is so nice, and I look forward to donating each week.

Very clean and sterile environment. Nurse Melanie is a favorite! Always has a smile for everyone and ever so cheerful!!! I can be a tough draw with my scar tissue and rolling veins, but Malissa nails it!! All the staff are so friendly and kind. They take the time to make sure that you are more than a number. I love how quickly I can get in and out with these newer plasmapheresis machines! Overall great experience!

The front desk staff is always welcoming when you enter the building. Especially Makena. The phlebotomists in the back are very well trained and knowledgeable. Everyone is polite and kind. This is such a great center!

Great place to donate, nothing better then helping save lives and getting compensated for it! Love the whole staff they're ALL awesome great vibes! They all make me feel welcome every time! But Makena rocks! Thanks Grifols staff, keep up the great work! ??

Been here since they have opened. There are days where it is slow and others I'm in and out with an hour and half. Makenna is always smiling and greeting you loudly when you come in, love her positive attitude. Love that the staff knows my name and they all say hi when I come in. Thanks for a great experience and being ok with my competing, not quietly, with other donors makes the time go by so much quicker and hell I made a new Donor friend BOB :)

Everyone is friendly and professional. Super clean facility and helpful staff who are willing to answer any questions you may have!

I thoroughly enjoy coming into the center. The staff has been incredible from the start and donating to help people change their lives has been a gift for me also. Come see the work these people are doing, it will inspire you. MC

Been here since almost their opening. Awesome place with awesome people. Diana and Heather r some of my favorites. Always quick joke joke and laugh. Makes it so much easier for a person with a fear of needles

Daniel and Lori are always so personable. There were two other ladies I chatted with as well and failed to get their names, but they're fun and make the experience stress free.

I absolutely love Grifols! I used to donate at Biolife and Grifols is so much better- the staff are all amazing, kind, and efficient and do an amazing job! Makena is also one of my favorites, she is awesome and amazing at her job and makes everyone smile around her!

Very clean facility. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and always smiling and making you feel welcome. I definitely love this place and will refer as many people as I can. Keep up the awesome work guys.

Francis and Ashley always do a great job everytime I'm in. It's usually one of those two that hooks me up to the machines, they always make it a smooth process for me!

Everyone working there is so nice everytime I come in and always try their best to make it a comfortable experience! Makena and Francis are cool as heck too ????

I'm having a such great experience at BioMat! What an amazing staff and I appreciate their hard work! By giving plasma helps in the life's of so many needing it for better health. I'm blessed every time I walk out of the clinic. @francis Thank you for being the smiling face when I come in!

I've had pleasant experiences here at biomat. I have been here three times already and must put in a review. Very respectful team and calm environment. I love donating and will keep coming back to them!

Pretty quick and painless. Wish they would let me take a sip of water when I donate, especially since they give you a water bottle in your welcome package. I get really thirsty while donating. Becca and Izzy assisted me with my donation and always do a stupendous job.

Awesome staff! Makena makes my experience smooth and safe everytime I am there. She rocks!

Very friendly staff. The place is very clean and has a lot more relaxed atmosphere than the other plasma center in town. Also love that I don't have to make an appointment There computer system needs work. I've run into issues with it that's caused me to miss donations and last time I was there, I had to redo my physical and I was there for around 4 hours and ended up not getting to donate because of their computer system (I was also not compensated for this time, but whatever). Most of their techs are gre

Came over from biolife! Never going back. The environment is so nice and i enjoy interacting with all staff. When i can, i always ask for makena to stick me. She never misses! Nurse daniel has the best jokes. I highly reccomend coming here to donate!

Had such a great experience here at grifols! Donated for the first time and an amazed at the kindness and patience they all showed to me. Special thanks to Makena, Heather and Mel!!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, They always make me feel welcome. Thanks again Ashlee for making this a wonderful experience. Donating plasma is a small price to pay to save a life.

The workers are upbeat and have a good attitude, even when the process isn't going perfectly. They do a great job of of working with the donors and create a welcoming environment to be involved in.

It's a great place alot of friendly people from start to finish. Would highly recommend coming here for your plasma donation.

Such a great place and the people here are always welcoming. Also shout out to Makena for always being awesome, definitely deserves a raise!

Great staff, great experiences. Good job, Emma, Heather, Malissa, Ashley, Diana, Darian great staff. There are too many awesome staff to mention everyone

Love this place they are amazing. Everyone is so nice. And you donate quicker than at biolife. They do walk ins you don't have struggle with trying to make an appointment!! Highly recommend

This place has everything. First off, amazing staff! Al did my initial intake, he was marvelous and made me feel welcome and at ease. He has such a pleasantly low and subtle tone. I knew I'd frequently return to this establishment. Ashley on the other hand, well, she's a real stickler... no really, she has needles, and she's not afraid to use them. When she grabs your wrist, with that look in her eyes, you know that jab is coming with conviction. She is fulfilling, not just intravenously. Then there's Fr

Solid place. It's clean and has friendly staff. Diana, Emma and Dan were helpful and good at their job

I love coming here the staff is always so friendly. Makena is my favorite and is so kind. She deserves a raise!

Second time in a row that I completed check in questions ahead of others, only to watch them get called up ahead of me!! Today, I have also been waiting to donate and two people who completed check in after me were called to the plasma beds first. Each person represents about 10 minutes of waiting time. I am very close to going back to biolife! It's no longer worth the hassle. Unacceptable

Clean, professional, and efficient. Makena is great to work with! Super friendly and knows her stuff!

Very professional staff, but have yet to do a draw without missing a vein and having to do another arm. Never have I had these issues with biolife. Honestly just go to biolife because their phlebotomists are far better and make the procedure so much more enjoyable.

The staff has always been very helpful and are a joy to work with that I enjoy coming here. Even though I'm not a fan of getting a needle poked into me

Great friendly staff! Makena makes me feel welcomed and comfortable every time I donate.

Hazel was so kind and professional. The process was great, really appreciated the time and effort in my experience

Amazing management, staff AND especially donors! 12/10 recommend. Couldn't ask for a better crew of people.

Clean place, friendly staff.

Makena is a wonderful person. She makes each visit special and is a joy to be around

Grifols has been wonderful. Such friendly employees, Makena, Daniel, and Francis.

I love the staff and it is great and easy money. Daniel is a happy staff member to greet u at the door.

Makena is awesome... the rest of the staff are all awesome as well! Love this place!

Always polite and friendly made sure I was aware of the new card and to use all monies from my old grifols bank of america card.

Makena is very attentive to patients and answered the questions I had.. was in and out quickly. Great place to donate..

Front desk always welcomes you when you enter and Makena always strikes up friendly conversation. Always have a good experience with the donation.

I'm always greeted by friendly staff every time I visit. The phlebotomist are very professional but yet very fun to be treated by.

Just signed up. The process of the exam and donation all went very smooth and easy. The staff is very nice and easy to work with.

My experience at biomat was really well, Makena helped me get a new passport promotion book.

Great experience with quick and easy donations. Makena at the front does a great job to start the day on a positive note!

I started going to grifols in Bismarck after going to the other place for so many years. I like grifols because they have a very nice atmosphere and are very friendly and very nice

Makena does good 99% of the time, the other 1% she's not working. Great people

Very impressed with Grifols. Such a friendly environment, and love the staff! It's always a nice time.

The staff is so very kind and courteous. They are the nicest people.

The staff here is awesome but you know who the best is, that's right Makena!!!!

I am overall pleased with my experience donating plasma at Biomat. Plus I get the satisfaction of knowing that I've helped people in need.

Makena and Francis were a great help today got me in and out and did a great job.

My experience at grifols was gang. Makena did a good job stabbing me. Dawn was lit

The employees make the experience enjoyable. My only complaint is that I wish they would have snacks available everyday.??

Great place to donate plasma! Stuff is always so nice, especially Francis! He is my favorite, always so nice and great at his job! ??

Most every experience I've had here is great. Used to donate at Biolife but I definitely prefer Biomat over them

It's not as painful you think and the phlebotomists are always helpful and kind Makenas cool too

Grifols is a quick and easy place to donate! Makena is so kind and does A great job!

Makena checked me in today. I have a good experience every time. Thank you grifols

Staff is very friendly and welcoming! Everything is explained extremely well before any actions are taken!

Great Staff!! Never any issues Makena makes you laugh!

The people are very friendly and courteous during the process. The process is very quick and not many lines.

Makena was awesome. All the staff there is great.

Love this place, very clean and friendly, awesome job and very friendly check in with Makena!!

Makena was very sweet and made me feel at home thank you..

Makena is awesome!Thanks for showing me the passport prizes

Employees were extremely nice and very helpful. I felt very comfortable

Very friendly staff and easy straightforward donating process and thanks to MaKenna for helping.

Makena is awesome! Everyone is great! Love them

Fun environment, great stuff, super clean. Shout out, Makena. Good music too.

Makena is fantastic and welcoming, as are the rest of the staff :)

Makena was very helpful getting my passport setup.

Very friendly, great experience & overall just amazing!

Great experience at Grifols. Makena was super friendly!

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.