*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.*
3718 N Central Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60634
Love this facility. Grifols in Central ave is highly recommend you check it out. They treat their clients with the very best respect as well it's the cleanest facility I've ever been too. Their staff is the very best and I think Jasmine is the greatest person she's kind, compassionate about her job and gets me in and out every single time I go.
It's like you your fam wll of those lady?s hard workers very nice. Life is short but sweet for ceirtain. Celebrate we will though your legacy is ur family. I'm ranting but if I can dance one more day with a loved one I'd thank the goods, a faceless stranger. Blah thank everybody in the world cause we all connected for the better. I don't know y?all but I love y?all, be beautiful and take care. ??
Very well run. They have professional and friendly staff who work efficiently and are amazing at their jobs. Also they always have great music playing in the donor area! Even when it's busy you're not here an exceptionally long time. Might be one of the best in Chicago!
I've been donating plasma at Grifols for approximately 4 years starting at the Maywood facility then moving over to the North Central facility when it opened. Prior to donating at Grifols, I was going to a different company, (who's name I won't mention), where I would schedule an appointment, arrive on time and end up waiting for upwards of 2 hours before I would even be put onto a machine, once on the machine I would wait again for someone to get me setup, by the time I was finished I was there for nearly
The staff is friendly and professional. I am a new plasma donor. At my first appointment, the doctor said that the first four donations would be paid $100, but the third donation only brought me $50. And I also received a text message that this visit was missed. How so? I called the reception several times - no answer, wrote to the feedback form several times - no answer, wrote to email - zero. They don't care about their clients. Bad experience. I do not recommend.
I enjoy the atmosphere and the employees working here are thorough and considerate. Hamza is my guy, always get the needle in the vein on the first go without any pain too. I come here once every Wednesday looking forward for next week. Give that brown man a raise.
I have been coming to Grifols for three months now the staff is great. Friendly and polite
I travel from Hyde Park twice a week for professionalism, efficiency, and accuracy. Respectful treatment, speedy service, with a fair and consistent pay rate. Big up to Chris, for the 411 on the raffle...GLE!
Sorry, I can't have a favorite. It's like asking what's your favorite food is, etc. Haven't had a bad experience here so far... ??. As for my favorite... YOU ALL ARE!!!!?? Very professional, friendly, and polite. Very thorough at what they do. Thank you for your hard work everyone.??
walking into this place ..it's like walking into an alternative High School.. the music and a/c are both on blast. the only people actually working are the older women. everyone else is gossiping and on their phones. not sure what y'all got going on in here, but there's clearly a lack of respect for others and leadership. whole conversations that can be saved for lunch break instead of ignoring your donors and gossiping. phone just rings off the hook,there's like 5 people walking around with their phones. i
Lilly is an Awesome employee that has a Great personality and she's an amazing worker! I will continue to request her cause she's also gentle with me and my arm Lol Keep up the good work!!
Rena is absolutely excellent I am terrified of needles and you don't even feel it when she does it she makes me feel super comfortable with her excellent charm and lovely bed side manner Shy is not so so shy !!) shy is absolute sweetheart she made sure I got in and out with her warm welcoming pleasantries grifds please value these two lovely employees and give them a raise!! These lady?s are sure going places and values them the way I don
I showed up by curiosity and I am now committed to donate plasma to maybe save lives. I like the fact that the staff is very friendly and know what they do. I like the way I am treated with dignity and respect. Among the staff, Nancy is an associate that is always doing something. She is taking the vitals and a minute later she is supplying the stations with the necessary equipment and later she is attending a donator to go back to the front a take vitals again. Nancy also has a very confident way to work,
By far best donation center I'm familiar with walking through the door it's a welcoming feeling the staff treat you with the utmost respect and are very professional caring to one?s needs and not to mention the cleanliness of the facility highly exceptional if I have to say anything bad will only be the payout don't get me wrong not a bad pay however a lil more could never hurt lol all in all well done grifols from facility to staff and management thank you
Majority of the staff can't stick, if 3 certain people aren't here I get stuck multiple times. A training needs to be undergone for the phlebotomist. It's so frustrating coming here every time. Then I was told they let go of the person who could literally stick anyone. This place is just getting worse and worse. It sucks that people really could use the money but they come out stuck up and bruised.
Lilith has been a very caring Individual? She's always very nice and she's attentive and carrying, she's the best in my eyes Grifol is lucky to have her.
I'm always pleased with service at the Grifols on Central, My last visit was on Thursday 3/6/25 Terry was my phlebotomist for that day, she was professional and polite, she has a way of making people feel comfortable with their experience there.
Came to Grifols hearing 100$ would be given on the first few donations only to find out I would only get 50$ on my third and also to be told that it's only ?promotion? thats done every other month but usually you're supposed to only get 100$ twice as a new donor.. yeah sucks right? .. same day finding that out an employee let my machine go off for a few minutes while he sat infront of me on his phone ( never said anything because I wanted to see if he would be paying attention and notice himself ) which he
Marianella,Daphinie, Stephanie, Adrea, and Michelle , to name afew of the Dynamic staff.! The best!. To many to name ?!??????by far the kindest and most supportive!
Very professional and friendly staff. Terry is my absolute favorite member there. She takes all the steps to make sure youre comfortable and everything goes smooth.
This is a good plasma center, they get you through very quickly, i?m able to get in and out in less than 2 hours. I'm very impressed with the speed of the plasma processor Christopher Cangas. He does a great job in all areas.
Lilith and Stephanie are amazing staff workers. Stephanie is the best at sticking the needle in my arm. Never hurts. Love this place
Grifols Chicago is the best I've been going there for like 2 years, staff is great!! Terry is the best!! and they take care of you everything is very very clean and professional
Manager marianela I am here this morning and I've got assistance from her. I just can't believe how much she's taking time out to help me to learn how to use the system to even come here I came here to donate blood and to use my plasma to sell. this is a place where you can sell your plasma and believe it or not all the people here are so friendly The women here that assist you with the knowledge they have about the plasma they're so gentle so very well trained Lynn Terry is so many women here so patient an
Good afternoon I would like to let you guys know I'm so glad I picked this location because Jessica is so nice and patient and friendly I would recommend this place everyone goes above and beyond but Jessica makes it more easier thank you for all that you do it's a pleasure coming every week
Grifol's Plasma Center's policies are discriminatory. My wife was denied a simple request to wait in the lobby due to her feeling unwell. Yet, individuals who smelled strongly of marijuana were allowed to donate. This clear double standard is unacceptable and raises serious concerns about their practices. I'm questioning Grifols Plasma Center's priorities. They turned away my wife, who was feeling unwell, from waiting in the lobby. However, they allowed people who clearly smelled of marijuana to donate
The best employees and hard working, Team players and go above and beyond to make u feel comfortable.... Central and Waveland facility is hands down the best in Chicago...
I enjoy the professionalism that is provided. They are very courteous and they are nice people. My favorite staff members is Tania and Lynn.
Everyone here is such a pleasure to be around. Absolutely outstanding staff!!
I've never donated at another facility, but from stories I hear and reviews from others, this place seems very good compared to other facilities. Staff is friendly and usually in and out pretty quick
Anytime Lily has poked me i?ve had no bad experience no bad reaction and my donation goes by quicker i appreciate you so much! Lily Amazing worker.
Michelle was really nice soft spoken wonderful made me feel very comfortable and I had a wonderful experience because of her 5 stars
Very clean facility. Extremely kind employees. They care about their donors. Great security also.
I think it's one of the best donations centers I been too and I been too all of them great staff good music nice and clean ??
I had a great experience it was in and out that was courteous and nice and polite and it was quick Michelle is the best staff every nice and neat work
Great staff. It made it so much easier. Nice to know you can help others who need it!!
Lilith is such a wonderful person and always takes good care of me when I come to this place. I wish there were more people like her.
Come here often nice place I always ask for one specific person n her name is lily she's the best Def makes it enjoyable to come
I often get stuck by Reina she's amazing and thanks to Chris for the best screener. Also thanks to Muzammil and Hanza you all are the best!
Nice staff they're very accommodating almost makes me not afraid of being stabbed by needles, and its a great way way to get some extra cash for bills 5/5. Btw shout out to Richard.
Hard working Team that go above and beyond to give you the best experience... Definitely Central and Waveland facility is the best with the best employees and Management hands down...
Nice place !!! Friendly staff ,from front to back, good music ,SUPER CLEAN PLACE !!! TELL THEM R.L. II 4396 , REFERRED YOU PUT THOSE #S THANKS ?? GOD BLESS THE STAFF & ?? EVERYONE THAT COMES HERE !!!
I have no complaints at this location great superior customer services easy processing Michealla Garcia one of my favorite ??
Experience was great, service is always great as well. Manuel always has excellent service and is helpful on all my visits!
I love this plasma center, the staff is super nice and I always leave with a successful stick. Tanis the dct does a super great job and is super fast.
Really great attitudes & every one always has great smile ,very clean & exceptional kindness
Been coming here for months now and the staff are always great and helpful,if your looking to help out the community I would recommend grifols.
I love terry and all the staff in grifols they are amazing heart worming respectful and very professional thank you guys for being am
Love coming here. Great staff. Very friendly. Favorite staff is Chris ????
I've been going to this Grifols for over a year and everyone here is fantastic. Friendly and hard-working. I see most of them more than I see good friends so chatting with them is fun. Wonderful team! So wonderful that I still go to see them even thought I have to commute an hour to get there now.
Stephany was as polite as can be. She was gentle and helpful doin my donation
Clean and quick compared to other places I've been. Terry is the best! Knowledgeable and courteous
I had a very good experience with my dct Yisu he was most helpful patient and kind.
This clinic is always clean. Terri is always very knowledgeable, friendly and professional.
Tania was an execellent DCT technician. Was very friendly. And knew what she was doing
This place is awesome come here all the time friendly staff and good pay
Always a friendly staff ..clean center ..I'm in and out with no problem
This is hands down the best donation place to go to in this area. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the overall environment here is 10/ out of 10 in my opinion.
The best plasma donation center. Lilith and adarius are amazing! I would recommend this place to anyone.
Excellent establishment. STAFF Ms. LILY is Simply The Best.. ?? ?? ??
Best to plasma donation center around. They respect you, and maintain professionalism. There are chairs, no standing in lines, and you can talk on the phone if you need too ! I thought the other places standard was going to be at all donation centers, not true !
I went for the first time and had a great experience. All of the workers were very helpful and explained everything thoroughly. The wait time was not bad at all, I was helped within the first few minutes I walked in, and wasn't there for very long despite it being my first time. The place was also very clean
Rachael did a good job. He has been consistent on the job.
Love everyone there! Awesome people and fast service.
Great and awesome place. Chris did my screening & he was awesome
Little Michelle and Shy is so awesome and very professional with donors and care for the donors.
10/10 fastest place I have ever been to plus the staff are cool ??
Thank you to Gloria (front desk) Richard he's the best
So I was skeptical about giving plasma again, because of past negative experiences at other locations. But this place opened up close to my house, so I decided to give it a try. Let me tell you, the staff here makes your experience amazing. Everyone is so friendly, Mohammed, Lindsay, Claribel just to name a few were amazing! Always smiling and very friendly. I would recommend this place, it's fast, clean, and has a great staff.
I love this location really nice n helpful staff fast reliable
All my visits have been smooth. The staff is the most professional outta all the other centers I've been to. U won't find them huddled up in the bk corner gossiping when they should be monitoring us. Plus, all my visits I've always been in & out. I'll definitely recommend this center above all. Shout out 2 Jasmine.
The facility itself is clean and well organized. The staff are all professional and very attentive to the Donors. However, there should be more monitoring of what happens in the parking lot. It's very disappointing to see people getting high and drinking in the parking lot. It is definitely a reason to not go to this facility unfortunately.
I've been donating here for a few months now and I have to say first and foremost the staff are absolutely wonderful. They are professional but friendly and kind. The location itself is clean and new, quiet. Occasionally, there is a wait but certain times of the day are quicker than others. First appointment will take several hours as there is a lot of paperwork and a physical but after that I've been in and out in about 45 minutes. Definitely recommend if you need some extra cash.
Amazing! Place!! the staff that took care of me. her name is Jillian she is very Nice she really helped me with every step of my process ?? she made me feel welcome! I'm Definitely coming back. I give Jillian more then a 5 ??she is the best!?? ??
Make you wait just because they feel like it
I haven't had a problem since I started donating. I'm very satisfied and recommend to anyone. It's safe and the money helps.
I think they need more staff. You have to go as soon as they open if you actually want to get in and out. Majority of the staff are nice for the most part, though it seems some could use a touch up on their training. The phlebotomist Reina is incredible! She's always professional, personable and works carefully. It's plain to see that she not only knows her job, but she cares about her job too. Shoutout to her!
Grifols is fast respectful place to donate definitely recommend it, thanks Chris
Awesome great experience, very friendly staff !!!
They are a walk in clinic so it's first come first serve. If you have time to wait and they aren't too busy you might get in. Pretty good experience, staff was friendly but clearly very busy. Get there early for your first time because intake takes longer. I was told I wouldn't be able to donate, but I waited around and they were able to get me in after all.
Been donating here for about a month and a half now and this place rocks from top to bottom. It's clean and staff is extremely professional, courteous and efficient. The check in process is the fastest I've seen anywhere. From the time I walk in the front door to the time I'm in a donor chair is usually around 20 minutes. And all their equipment is up to date. I literally have not one negative thing to say about this place.
Update: Another update for anyone that cares I've had to call this clinic every. single. time. I've donated because of some issue. They now don't count seven days as seven days from your donation, but it apparently restarts every Monday which they don't explain to you, but apparently there's a calendar somewhere that says so. The same manager that told me this is the same one that promised me an extra $10 for my PREVIOUS inconveniences, which I never received. Unfortunately I can't transfer clinics but I'd
They need less. I was deferred with no reasoning. They had to find a manager to make up a reason for the blatant discrimination. They don't allow you to transfer out and the managers are the downfall of the location. They need new management asap.
I went to donate plasma for my first time. It took slightly longer than I expected (say two hours fifteen minutes, rather than an hour and a half). Negligible, really. Everything seemed clean, and the staff explained the entire process well.
Very easy and straightforward. Staff are all really nice. Place is clean and not dirty. Felt safe donating my plasma. Word to the wise - first time expect up to 3 hours between filling out forms, the physical, the questionnaire, and the actual donation. Afterwards it's a lot quicker (like 1ish hours).
I love my people from grifols they are my family
Great place to donate and save lives very professional staff and very efficient and safe very friendly especially Lilith
If I could give 0 stars I would at this point. Corporate will be receiving a call and a letter of complaint from me. I will also be filing a complaint on the BBB website today. If you really want to donate plasma please don't come to Grifols. Find another plasma company if you can. I will aso be making a video with what is and has happened with this location. You'll find my video on all social media platforms. Thanks.
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.