ImmunoTek Bio Centers Salisbury, NC

ImmunoTek Bio Centers Salisbury, NC

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the friendly, professional staff and clean environment, with many highlighting skilled phlebotomists who make the process comfortable. Positive experiences often mention excellent customer service and a welcoming atmosphere. However, some criticize inconsistent staff training, rude behavior, and organizational issues like changing hours or donation prices. A few reviewers report negative experiences with needle techniques or feeling mistreated due to gender identity. While many recommend the center, complaints about communication, wait times, and compensation fairness appear in lower ratings. The overall sentiment leans positive, but service consistency seems to be a recurring concern.

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

640 Jake Alexander Blvd W

Salisbury, North Carolina 28147

Customer Reviews

UPDATE: Pay rate now (1/25) is now $40/$60. They are also dealing with the current saline shortage, so you have to drink a Gatorade after donation. In terms of this location, it's a decent place. They do have an appointment system that helps with the wait time. There's also somewhere to sit instead of just standing in line. The staff is generally polite and the bathrooms are clean. Overall, I enjoy going to the facility and interacting with the people there. So, five stars for this location. However, ther

After donation nurse told me a date that I could come back.made appointment. Then date of appointment rude front desk told me I had to come following day causing me to waste gas and time. Their pay for donations aren't worth the money. Going to another plasma donation center where people aren't rude and pay better. Don't bother to reply because you done messed up my visit and I'm definitely not coming back.looks like a bunch of drug addicts waiting to get in anyway.

I was denied the ability to donate four based on my gender identity despite having multiple documents from care providers stating that it is safe for me to donate. In my first visit staff pressured me into disclosing my transgender identity before denying me.

Update...+1 star for the response itself and the timeframe. Will it receive the last? To be cont...Typically my experience here has been positive, however, today, I arrived early to my appointment after walking over an hour in freezing temperatures to be told I had to stand in the cold and could not sit in an empty waiting area to warm up while I waited for my appointment time. Speaks volumes of a medical facility. This changed my experience and opinion of Immunotek.

I was not able to donate! However the staff was very nice polite! The downfall was travel from Statesville, not once but twice. Their new hours in the winter, They close at 3:00 pm. NOT 7:00 I filled out all the paperwork/computer. I answered all the questions. I gave them my information. When they could have saved me an hour and a half. The first question they should have asked me is did I ever have cancer. Yes I had uterine cancer 32 years ago. I also had skin cancer. I cannot donate plasma or blood b

The young white girl at the desk is extremely rude. She argued about bit of information given to her. My address, my active service, my name. After 22 years on actual actual active duty, I just wanted to give back to my community. It will not be at this business.

At first when I saw the reviews I was afraid to go. But I made the decision and went to the place and I was surprised by the kindness and humility with which all the staff serve. They are all gentle and very careful with people. It is a very clean and disinfected place and the staff also use all the protective materials. I feel very comfortable and happy to go. I 100 percent recommend this place.

The staff is very nice and considerate..I have only been 2 times and have no complaints

Very friendly staff, great environment to be in and everybody seems to love what they do as a profession! S/O to Monica for assisting me and making the process easy!

One of the best places to go to donate,the staff are both professional and welcoming.the only real downside I would say for the place is the new appointment rule but,I understand why they have done that.

Hi just wanted to give a big shoutout to Jordan for always being a team player she is in awesome staff associate. Always very professional and is great at listening to my concerns in reference to my vein being curvy and also having lots of scar tissue ;she did exactly as I ask and i donated just fine in a timely manner. As sometimes the others staff can be rude in refuse to stick me she reirritated before I left she doesn't mind sticking me. Thx again Jordan you rock n deserve a raise for you're profess

Great place except for reception girl can't have a conversation with her period. When u walk off u get called ignorant.

Monica is absolutely wonderful!! She knows everyone by name and very sweet. But overall my favorite is her gentle stick highly recommend her!

Sue is fantastic and very helpful. Most of the staff is decent as well. They've been losing people quite frequently so there are inconsistencies with staffing and donor care. That guy manager does not treat staff well and I've seen him get nasty with donors on occasion. As far as that short, fat manager, they need to just get rid of her. She's ridiculous and staff can't stand her. I know because I overhear their conversations. Update: This company response is comical. I have seen how donors are treated whe

Eh...meh. donations amounts have BIG TIME DROPPED and this is a MAJOR incentive killer. However, 90%+ of the staff are funny, down to earth but make a real effort in doing the job correctly. Wait times to be "unstuck" have increased so expect to sit in the chair 4-15 mins after your little green light comes on. Other than that, it's not that bad.

Everyone here is great. Very friendly and accommodating. Sue and Josh are super friendly and sweet. Shout out to my favorite stickers, Mel and Ms Patricia! Ya'll the best! I would have given a 5 star, but after my other two favorite stickers were let go (you know who they are ??) some of these newbies scare me. Be a little more gentle and not so heavy handed on the needle. Its sharp. Dont gotta give it so much oomph.

I enjoy going to this center over all the other centers I've been to in the past. The staff is great, very kind and friendly. I've never had a bad experience. The wait time is minimal and if there is a wait they are apologizing for it. Thanks to the workers, keep doing a great job!!

Elle was great! Even though it was a chaotic afternoon, she kept her composure and gave me one of the best sticks with the needle that I've experienced in the almost 3 years that I've been donating. Really appreciated her kind attitude as well.

One of the best plasma experiences of my life. Mrs Sue, Amber and Elle did an absolutely phenomenal job taking care of me. They were unexpectedly crazy busy and they handled it like absolute professionals. I'll definitely be back and will bring plenty of friends and tell everyone that I know!

Love Ms sue she like a mother to everyone and cares she the best Mgr I see there that why I keep going back to yall and love so ms pat and rest of the techs hope you keep the same Mgr Ms sue and staff for along time.why is the can't I book a time for this Saturday dec14 can someone answer that and last week it was dead so I don't understand why I can't not book please reach out.

I am a returning Donor I've donated at other locations and I absolutely love there staff in the back. Like Preston, Asia, and Mel, they are incredible at what they do and are so Professional with the care you receive during and after donating if Absolutely phenomenal. However, the front end staff could be a lot more courteous. Today while I was donating my boyfriend was waiting for me he was harassed by the manager and 3 female nurses because he was resting his head on the steering wheel (because he works t

These people are making minimum $2000 per 800ml of plasma you donate. They offer you max $120 a week, for 1600 ml ( $4000 ). That's %3... Even if they gave you $250 every single donation, that is a %700 mark up, leading to an %88 profit for them.... They are making bank off of you for change on the dollar.... and it's YOUR plasma keeping them in business. That is the bottom dollar too, the most they could be making is around $900 per 100ml, being $7200.... No one will tell you this at the facility but it ta

I would recommend ImmunoTek Bio Center to anyone looking for a great place to donate. Ms. Monica is the best when explaining the donating process and answering any questions or concerns you may have. She always has a smile on her face and ensures you are comfortable throughout the entire donating process. Very knowledgeable regarding the medical field and aftercare. Top-tier professionalism! Always willing to train other staff members to ensure excellent quality and consistency for ALL donors.

Pretty quick getting in and out, very rarely do I have to wait longer than 10 minutes before going back. Preston is always a great person to see in the morning, puts a smile on your face! He is Kind and always smiling, even cuts up with you! Always a great sticker, never any problems when inserting the needle, really no pain!! Most of the staff I have had is great. Very clean place!

Loved it here they are always friendly and decently quick depending on the time you go , I feel like they been going downhill though , they always change the prices on donating and constantly change their hours , I can't even keep track anymore... it always says our new hours to better serve you but it's really not lol , now they open from 9-3 , that's only 6 hours , I used to donate after work but I guess not anymore.

Staff is very friendly, welcoming, and professional. So comfortable with them although having past anxieties with phlebotomists before coming here. Staff seem well trained in all areas and are sure to address any questions.

Amber & Chelsea we're the greatest! This place is the best!!

Krystal, Mel, Bristol and Ms. Sue make it worth coming here every time I walk in. I've been a loyal donor since the center has opened, and of everyone I've met here, they all make the experiences great. They are all courteous, kind, pleasant, careful with their donors and skilled. At this point, I come to the center in order to be able to see them. I thank each of them for their hard work and look forward to continuing to be a donor here going forward!

"I am a school teacher who occasionally donates, but when I decided to resume, I was met with an unwelcoming and unprofessional experience. I've never seen an organization put more effort into avoiding work. It felt as though they were actively discouraging people from donating. Despite bringing everything they requested, including a letter from my doctor, I was turned away because it didn't have a business card attached. The facility's conduct was highly disappointing. The manager refused to speak with me

Desire is Great she is my preferred sticker she goes above and beyond and she is very gentle I love her and her service I refuse too let anyone else stick me other than her if it comes down to it though I will allow Krissy or Eliza too stick me love the center and the promotions that they do every month and Ms.Sue is awesome these people always bring you the most amazingly smiling faces and are the highlights of my visits!!!

Overall nice friendly environment and importantly clean. Some techs there are very attentive and have a magic touch when it comes to setting you up like Preston, Kai, Jon or Krystal. They will take care of you and make it a memorable experience and I enjoy seeing their smiling faces when I come in to donate.

This center has amazing staff and they always treat me well. Sue goes above and beyond every visit and greets me with a smile. Thanks Salisbury Team!

Very clean, very professional! Monica and Leeza are my favorite phlebotomists. They are personable yet professional and get the stick perfect every time!

Extemely clean environment at this location. Inconsistent patient care. Some of the staff were warm with a bedside manner. Repetitive initial assessment procedures & follow-up procedures afterwards. Staff were not all on the same page at this location. They did not show me scheduled for my follow-up donation appointment, although i received a confirmation text. Great opportunity to help others in need of plasma with a financial token in return. Thank you for the great staff who still see the vision.

I had my first visit here this morning and my experience was all the staff was very nice. I didn't have any problems. Everything was clean and the process was quick. The tech Asia was very sweet and I didn't even feel her stick the needle on my arm. All of the people I interacted with was very nice. I recommend this place 5 stars

The staff is always friendly every time I donate! Kim is one of the managers, and has a very positive spirit! Has a real knack for making the experience easy and painless! Kayla is also a beast. Down to earth and very compassionate about her job. I recommend this place if you need extra cash for any occasion.

Customer Service is great! Everyone is always so nice and friendly. Preston, Dantay, Kena, Patricia & Monica are my favorites. I enjoy the atmosphere. I enjoy the conversations & laughter with the employees. It's always a pleasure going to Immuotek! I recommend this location to anyone whose able to donate plasma.

Cleanest and most professional plasma place I have ever been to! Miss Debbie was the examination lady and she was beyond professional and kind. Also Miss Sue is one of the best ones there too everyone there though for the most part is extremely nice! This is the only plasma place I will ever come to again! People are amazing the prices are amazing and most importantly the plasma that we give to help these people is in fact itself amazing! Come check it out!!!

Just wanted to say that we thank Sue, Marvella, Jordan and a few others. Their kindness makes the donation process an enjoyable, stress-free experience. Thank you for taking the time to explain any hiccups that come along. We look forward to seeing you guys on our next donation. -Carrie & Bryant

I always get super nervous when I have to be stuck. And sometimes I have a reason why. Some are more skilled than others. By that said, one of the workers by Kayla is amazing. I rarely ever feel her sticks and she's so easy to talk to me and makes it very welcoming she's the main reason I still go and will prob ever go! Always super nice and knows her job WELL.

Anybody who is a new donor please ask for Mel. She is very nice and compassionate. She makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed especially if your nervous. She is very good at what she does. She is always smiling and happy.Mel keep doing what you do. Thanks for making my day when I come to donate.

Went this past Saturday, and the atmosphere in there was terrible. The one employee couldn't be any less happier about being there. She wasn't receptive to patients at all. Just rude. I would rather go somewhere else, than go back here.

I generally don't write negative reviews but I felt compelled this time. I usually had a good experience coming to ImmunoTek to donate, and Josh, the manager, is always pleasant with good customer skills to match. Now the people who work at the vitals stations, are another story. They seem to think we owe them something as they always have a chip on their shoulders. The job is not that difficult for them to always have a negative attitude towards the customers. Today I came to donate and sat down at the vit

A young lady by the name of Kendra I don't know her last name, but she was very welcoming, and helpful. I was afraid of needles, she provided me comfort, and assured me that everything will be ok, just take a deep breath and try to relax because my anxiety level was every where. Her professionalism was beyond exceptional, when I return I will make sure I ask for her directly. We need more compassionate people like Kendra. Thank you for everything, and I appreciate your understanding.

Now I will donate plasma but I have things to do. I stood there at the counter for 10 minutes while the person behind the desk kept saying to hold on as people went in front of me! I am a new donor and the customer care is just horrible!

I have been to this location at lease a dozen times and every time I get sent away with the excuse that they are not taking new people. I have showed up at all times of the day and get the same answer. I do not recommend this place for anyone to go to if they are trying to donate. And I will not be returning to this location at all.

This was my first time going to donate. I had already did my paperwork previously when i was turned away for my blood levels being too low. I got there at 5:00 and was told I didn't have to do anything over. Then after waiting 2 hours, I was told I needed another physical. Which could have been done while I was sitting there for 2 hours. So I was finally taken back for a physical, with a male worker by the way, and no female present in the room. It was completely uncomfortable and inappropriate. So I pass a

The phlebotomist might need a couple weeks of training seeing as how this older lady in particular bruised my arms on 2 different occasions by shoving the needle in my arm. Either she hates her job or is just to lazy to properly stick someone. So I've been deffered due to her incompetence. Will I come back? Hell no I will go to grifols

Preston is great, always a great attitude and friendly. Also really great at what he does especially when it comes to the sticking part. Makes your day and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Definitely recommend ImmunoTek!

The place is thoroughly cleaned but the people are extremely rude and unprofessional. Most staff is inexperienced and in training which is bad for us as we are the ones who suffer. Expect to be stuck a couple of times or have the needle wiggled around while in your arm til they find the vein (even when they use a vein finder). Also, if deferred for any reason and they were supposed to give you paperwork- they don't then blame you when you come back. I went maybe 12 times total and only donated 4-5 times bec

Have very fast and friendly workers! Always laughing, smiling and happy to help when needed Preston is my usual phlebotomist who always gets the job done quick with a gentle touch.

I have to say that Immunotek in Salisbury NC has, hands down, been the best donating establishment I have visited. Each experience has so far been a breeze. The facility is clean, staff is professional and extremely nice. So glad I made the choice to come here!

Staff is not all on the same page, out of sorts , One says one thing and another says something else, a waste of my time and money. They can't keep no help, so they use you for a training piece, in turn because that newby doesn't know what they're doing, you have to suffer for it. But who cares? Communication is deplorable, and would have saved a bunch of grief, time, and , money, if everyone was on the same page . It's what the world is coming to. Inconsiderate and don't care about anything but they're se

Desire Bost was amazing and very professional staff was polite and the supervisor ms.Sue went above and beyond to tend to my needs. I really appreciate that.

Went here for the first time and had an awful experience. Staff was rude and wouldn't even talk to you. They knew I was new and keep acting like I should know what to do without them telling me the steps and process of how things worked. They would tell me to do this or go to this station and I didn't know what to do or where I was told to sit. I constantly had to ask questions and wait 10 mins before I got an answer cuz staff was too busy playing around with eachother, that no one was really helping me. Th

Experience is always great staff is very nice and respectful and my guy Preston always does a wonderful job sticking don't even feel the needle ???? Overall always feel comfortable coming in to give my donation thank you all for making it a easy painless interaction everytime!

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.