Grifols Biomat USA Mission, TX

Grifols Biomat USA Mission, TX

Reviews Summary

The majority of reviews are highly positive (5-star), praising the friendly, efficient staff, fast service, and clean facility. Many highlight the rewarding experience of donating and appreciate promotions/raffles. However, a few negative reviews mention inconsistent staff behavior, miscommunication about promotions, and occasional unprofessionalism. Bruising and poor phlebotomy skills are noted in some critical feedback. Overall, the location is well-regarded for its welcoming atmosphere and professionalism, though some improvements in staff coordination and communication could enhance the experience further.

About This Listing

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

Contact Information

Address

114 W 9th St

Mission, Texas 78572

Customer Reviews

This plasma donation center is the lifeline and my only connection to my finances at the moment, which is a great blessing at a time when many are suffering from financial income. This particular building is one of my kind of hygienic standards. The facility is filled with people who care about not only my safety but also about the safety of plasma recipients maintaining high quality service, with a great team of people who concentrate on every patient's comfort and well being. Donating here has truly been

I've been going here for months now and I've had mostly good experiences. However, the bad ones include some employees. The first time was when they put i had an extra tattoo because i put my tatted eyeliner as 1 but another female employee said it counted as 2 so they had to put me on hold because they're not on the same page. Also, a darker skinned short female with braids that doesn't seem to like me for whatever reason. She's the only one who has purposely tried to hurt me. I usually dont like to talk j

I had read the reviews and was hesitant in coming, but like they say, "everyone has their own experience." Well, for me, it was good. Very clean and organized, and everyone that I talked to was very friendly and helpful. I recommend this place.

This review shouldn't have been made if I can post the pic of the employee this implies too I would, but why would you bother me and have me sit somewhere else when clearly the section I'm sitting in states waiting area. It's not like if the place was full and it's not like you haven't seen me there before. Now if you had nothing else to do just say that! Had to edited this because now I'm getting unwanted phone calls!

Location is very clean and staff is very friendly. Every time i go i am greeted by smiling faces. On the donation floor Lorena is always really gentle and never hurts me ?. She has amazing customer service and always makes me feel welcomed. There are other amazing employees there as well but she is the one that jumps out the most.

Staff is great and place is clean! Waits aren't long, they try to get you in and out as quick as possible. I have never had a problem with Mission location. Oh and the payout is fast!

Cassandra Rodriguez employee very rude we were trying to express our concerns since they made us do two trips and they failed to explain process protocol the first time ,, she refuse to allow us to express our concern and said sorry you need to leave responded very rudely and cut us off and walked away very unprofessional she has the attitude of being superior to us because we not aware of the process wouldn't recommend this place to anyone that is new or unaware of the protocols to avoid being mistreated

Absolutely trash I've donated in the past and never had any problems but this time around they messed up my arm and now can't donate you need to train your staff better because some people really need this extra money and that messes it up for us donating

Every time I've been to donate I never had a bad experience, everyone I've ever met have always greeted me with a smile. And the pace is the best. I'm always seen within a few minutes upon arrival. Awesome job!

I've only gone a few times to this place but every single time I go, the staff is nice and professional and get me in an out fast. I felt sick once and the staff was quick in taking care of me and making me feel better. I'm grateful to them and recommend this center.

Very helpful staff who know what they're doing! Was a bit nervous the first time but they helped me out and made sure everything worked perfectly while making the whole procedure safe the entire way.

Had a great experience so many nice staff. Such friendly environment ?? Lucy was so helpful. Greatly appreciated ??

This place is so Ghetto. They treat you like Sheep being sent off for slaughter. I have never felt more like a number than when I visit this location. Then they leave big bruises in the spot where the blood is drawn all 3 times. Would Never Recommend This Location Again!

From the reception to where they take your vitals to the people in the back they are very friendly. I love the staff there always in a good mood and very helpful. ?? It's been a year and never a bad or dull moment Lori,Naila, Yesenia and Itzy are awesome! ????

I go donate every once in a while. The staff treat me well. I normally go when there is not much people. Great place to donate your plasma.

Great staff very friendly professional and helpful. There is never a wait time they try to get u in and out quick very clean

Great place and friendly staff! They definitely go out of their way to make the process easier for you.

They had a promotion for the month of October. Where you had to donate more than September. I was told by an employee, if you donate more or meet the donations you'd get the $25 bonus. I asked an employee wanting to know more, because I donated 9 times in September. So they told me since I can't beat the donations I had to donate the same amount. But I didn't get that bonus because now they are saying I had to donate more then September. So for some people like myself that donate the max amount every mont

It was my first time in years back to this place. My first time donating was a really good experience but when I went for my second time. I got deferred not able to donate for 7 days. I told them when I last donated September 27th at another plasma, was not hiding it. I donated with Bio on first day being the September 30th. Had called before my visit and app both was told I can come in so I did. They could have just told me to come back on the 4th but instead the woman that looked mad at the world deferred

Fast and friendly staff. Great location compared to other places I have been. Would highly recommend!

I go to this place to to help and to get help. The staff is very friendly and professional. Is very easy to enjoy my time here while I am donating. Although I was recently very disappointed to learn that after donating nine times last month on my tenth time I would only be receiving $30. This dissuaded me from donating ten times that month. I'm sure there are other months where people will be able to donate more than eight or nine times. It would be nice if somebody looked into this issue so that donors wou

Amazing staff and very clean place they make sure to attend you as fast as possible.

Great way to make extra income, refer ur healthy family and friends for bonus. The staff is friendly and professional. Usually out in 45 Minutes or less if u drink plenty of water day B4. It's a quick sting in the arm, no biggie.

went as a new donor did the physical, the second time i got to donate i was told (we are sorry we lost your records) (my plasma was not used went to waste) and that i had to go throw the 2 1/2 to 3 hour process of the physical again i did not have time for that made appointment to go some other time,finally decide to this month i was told i was a new donor with new donor fees and was not payed the new donor fee the counted the one THEY lost records of as the 1st donation ,called for explanation after 20 mi

Staff is great and place is clean! Waits aren't long, they try to get you in and out as quick as possible.

The staff is extremely friendly, the experience here is lovely and the cleanliness is always outstanding. I love going here, have been a donor since 2017 and never had a bad experience. (:

Honestly didn't want to leave a review I understand I got flagged or whatever for having a bruise (mind you that's the nurses fault) and second back to the flagging me part they keep telling me the doctors going to review my case so I can donate again.....ok but when? In a day I showed up and left because of the bruise so they tell me to call at 330 or 4 to see if the docs reviewed it and same thing doctor hasn't gotten to it yet and again at 5 and still nothing!

Love it here, staff is nice and the wait period isn't long like in mcallen or other places.

Great place to get money by helping others, also the staff are very friendly. They appreciate what you do here.

The ladys are awesome outgoing great people skills they treat everyone with respect couldnt be happier great personalty each and every employee thank you ladys and gentleman for the great job you all do management has great leadership skills front personal are awesome great job guys I highly recommend donating here in biomat mission

Everyone that works here is amazing! All questions have been answered super quick! They make you feel comfortable! Plus I get paid lol!

I always have fast friendly service everytime I come here. I've been coming for a couple years now and have never had a bad experience and always feel welcome and accommodated.

My experience at Mission Biomat is Always a Great One! Staff is very professional and friendly. I appreciate and thank them for making the process an easy one.

This is a great place to donate plasma. All the staff are courteous and really go out out their way to take care of you and make your experience a positive one. I've heard of complaints about other donation centers in the area but there are no reasons to complain about this center.

I've always had good experiences coming here. There is not much of a wait if you come by early. There's experienced phlebotomists at this location. Highly recommend it!

Super friendly and efficient staff. Best plasma center in the valley! By the way they need to have more staff in front attendending people got here 10 min ago and no one has been called

Great staff very friendly and helpful. Love that they have a center here in mission soon close by .

10/10 Would bring a Friend with me. Amazing People all around always try to do there best to work with you and make you as comfortable as possible ??

Their staff isn't the friendliest or the most skilled. It's sad their management staff isn't up to par on other donation places. They also need to keep the newbies in check because they suck at their jobs

I've been coming for almost 2 yrs and let me tell you a little about the staff and how helpful they are I will mention a few employees names, starting with Lizzy, she is very professional and helpful with any concerns you have, very polite and cares about the doner and theis needs, taira has been here from the first time I started at this location, she is another phleds that is always very helpful, and coming for almost two yrs she makes it feel like I can trust biomat, April is another worker that is very

It has great services and nice workers. I have been coming here since 2018 and it has been amazing.

First time donating Plasma, First of all Clean place, Great service, Marlene was such a nice person explaining all the process, since the beginning Thank you Marlene! When I was donating my plasma, the people back there was so nice too, always asking us if we were ok or if we need anything, I Highly recommend This place, Thank you Biomat USA, Mission Tx

Awesome ?? such a friendly staff who make the experience so comfortable . Wouldn't want to go to any other facility.

Very good experience never had any problems and staff is very helpful I recommend this place

This is my go to place since 2017. They have the best phlebotomist. Always so nice and caring.

It's a great place I like the staff there really friendly

Amazing place. The staff were very friendly and professional. It was cleaned and organized. I highly recommend this place.

It seems like every time I go into to donate, I always run into a problem . The staff cussing in frount of you like it's not a professional place. I think I'm going to a different Plasma place because this one here is very unprofessional.

They're highly professional, they greet you as soon as you walk in. Very polite and friendly. Always clean.

Quick and easy process in and out in a iut 1hour to hour in a half. Experienced phlebotomist almost no pain at all. Compensation is good and also feels good to help.

Great experience overall. Staff is fast and friendly no complaints..!

Both my husband I go here and so far every time we have gone.. its a short process.. been a donor for about 8 to 9 months now. When they opened, and to this day it's WAY FASTER than McAllen and Edinburg combined. I highly recommend this place.. Ask for Joanne, Ana or Itzy as a first timer or if you are simply afraid of the needle itself.. They're great! We've had a few incidents as expected but TRUST ME.. Go to one of these phlebotomists and I promise it will be a SMOOTH EXPERIENCE. Say that Michelle Valles

Always enjoy my visits here. The staff is super friendly and professional.

Wonderful people and great service. A nice place to help out others in need by donating.

I love coming to Mission Biomat! Everyone is so friendly and it's fast and easy!! I've been coming here for years and wouldn't have it any other way!

I love this place! They are always nice and attentive. Thank you Grifols.

I love it they are super friendly and I enjoy my time when I go donate.they are professional and fast.

Great service,calm environment..very friendly & respectful staff..

This center is great. The employees are super friendly , fast, and efficient. They always keep watch of donors well being. Definitely best place to donate.

Excellent center!!! They get you in and out quick, the staff is friendly, great customer service and is always clean and professional. I recommend you come and donate at this center.

Coming here is great. You get to help others with your donation and it feels good to know you are helping others!! Plus you get incentivized for your donation, it's a win win!

Best plasma center I've had the pleasure of donating at, speedy processing after of course your first time visit which usually can take anywhere from 1-2hrs not including the actual donation time. Started off strong with pay for donations and referrals but as of recently they have gone down on the monetary value, Other then that nothing but good expectations from this place. ATTENTION: If your reading this and are interested or about to become a new donor please use my referral when signing up in person!!!

I love going to mission biomat! The staff is very friendly and helpful . I also love getting extra money for my family and the donor bonus help a lot when short on cash. If you have never donated before and need extra cash I recommend mission biomat.

Amazing staff, quick and easy process! Great experience overall

They need to hire more ppl especially by closing time. So lame just 1 person working. N they said is over staff?? not by the looks of it.

Love the atmosphere, they're quick and very professional highly recommended.

Awesome experience! From the screening process down to the actual plasma donation. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to donate plasma!

Great experience with Biomat Grifols Center the staff is really nice and considerate about making you feel so comfortable. Would recommend to family members and friends.

Nice and friendly people all the time ! Always answer my every question. Love them! Thanks !

I've been a Grifols Mission Donor for about a year now. And my experience has been good. Doing a wonderful thing donating and getting paid for it. The staff here at Grifols Mission is wonderful.

Staff is very professional and organized. The place is always clean and sanitary. I wouldn't want to donate anywhere else!!

Recommend referring somebody for an extra 100 dollars, the people who work here know what they doing. They ask if your feeling ok after the donation and they ask if your sure to donate

I love this place! They are every helpful and plus I am saving lives. ??

Good, friendly & professional staff it will be my 3rd time donating. I'm proud to say, I have already brought in two other donors.

They excelled my expectations , the people are great , smiling faces all the time , they are the best

My experience here at Biomat in Mission, TX has been great! They are fast and have a lot of deals, raffles, etc.

The staff are so nice and make the process as smooth as possible.

Ok so far ive been going to this same 1 for a long time an i love they show so much love here as a team an to.the people

This is a very calm and makes you very at home type of place fast and easy and always helps out

Great place very friendly staff wouldn't go anywhere else:)

Place is good but I keep getting members of the staff who poke really hard and it happened today the lady didn't even go gentle she straight up stabbed me with the needle the person next to me donating even nodded his head in disappointment.

I really like coming here every one has always been so friendly definitely makes it easy to donate

The Mission staff is always so friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!!!

They are friendly and very helpful and also fun.Especailly you get to save lives.

Friendly staff the wait time however ruined my experiences. Waited 24 minutes to be called after being 4th in line with a desk full of personnel. No sense of urgency

They never poke me right they always leave me bruised

Helpful staff great experience donating here place is clean feels like home. Always here to help out in someone In need of life saving medicine.

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.