Octapharma Plasma Indianapolis, IN

Octapharma Plasma Indianapolis, IN

Reviews Summary

Mixed reviews with frequent complaints about slow service, unprofessional staff, and payment issues. Positive feedback highlights friendly, efficient service when things go smoothly. Common grievances include long wait times, incorrect payments, poor communication, and inadequate post-donation care. Some donors appreciate the pay but criticize the overall experience, while others praise specific staff or quick visits. Issues with eligibility, card problems, and inconsistent policies are recurring themes.

About This Listing

Ages 18-70
Walk-ins are accepted, and online appointments, for both new and repeat plasma donors

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 18-70
Walk-ins are accepted, and online appointments, for both new and repeat plasma donors

Contact Information

Address

2660 Lafayette Rd

Indianapolis, Indiana 46222

Customer Reviews

It's me again, Howard. updating my post. SPRING OF 2025, STILL LOOKS THE SAME !!!!! STILL LOOKS LIKE CRAP THEY SHOLUD GET ZERO STARS !!!!!!! TRASHY TRASHY NEIGHBORS !!!!!!!!!! NO RESPONSE OR ACTIONS FROM THE OWNERS !! {and still no response from Kedplasma or its owners.} 1 YEAR AND IT STILL LOOKS LIKE CRAP !!!!!!!!!!!! 2 YEARS AND STILL LOOKS LIKE A SWAMPY DUMP !!!!! NOW IT IS TRHEE YEARS !!!! ALL THIS WATER GOES INTO OUR BASEMENTS !!! {The Homes East of this DUMP on South McClure} Did you contribute to Ju

I called beforehand to make sure that they would be open regular business hours today and that they would be accepting new donors all day. The lady I spoke to, informed me that yes they would be. Once I arrived, I waited in line for over 20 minutes before someone came over to assist me. When the woman came over and asked me what I needed, I told her. She then informed me that they are no longer accepting new donors today. They had over 4 hours left before they closed for the day. There were only 4 people i

The evening staff is lazy and unprofessional. I was left standing in front for 35 minutes with no assistance. I stood there and called 6 times and listened to the floor techs state that they were not answering because they knew someone was calling about new donors. I only was acknowledged after yelling excuse me only to be told they were not taking any new donors. All this after having called prior to coming and being assured that I could be seen today. Everyone is NOT on the same page and time and gas was

Only been here twice but this is my honest review. they little bit on a slow side, not enough space for the regular donors. Floor staff acts like they hate their job, but overall friendly-ish and funny(ghetto funny), it is possible you could get skipped in line by someone after you. Be sure to check your payment before you leave. Not necessarily any worse or any better than any other donation centers, but they pay good so it evens out.

I'd give it a zero star if I could. They cheat you out of money and have no supply of saline to rehydrate you. Many people walk out about to drop. My sister was passing out in my car. So I had to pull over and call an ambulance.

Helen was excellent. She gave great customer service. I called multiple KEDPLASMA centers with no answer and KEDPLASMA was the only one to answer the phone for me to ask a general question. Thank You!

They need bigger Gatorade/Powerades no saline so the small bottles don't really replace everything took out during donation.... Now I can't come back I have low electrolytes and having seizures at night. Someone fix this issue there please ?????????????????????????

Hands down the worst plasma center I've ever experienced one of the least considerate and courteous medical staff and a genuine lack of even the drive to get you through. Worse than the DMV after seeking a paid visit for a doctor's note, that I don't need at any other plasma locations I might add, I was told that the paper that they refused to send or fax i would need to get Physically so that my doctor would then Fax it back all to give them assurance id be mentally ok if I lost part of my ADHD prescriptio

The one medical team person Jeff I believe is his name is the only one who cares and I enjoyed his personality and humor.

They keep on paying me for the first donation of the week on my 2nd donation, and now when i had them correct my money, they invalidated my card and i cant use the money on my card! Now i have to wait till tuesday to fix this shit. The staff is nice, however what is nice when they dont pay you right, and accidentally cancel your card.

I have been trying to donate here for weeks, and the staff has not been professional and transparent with me. The hold up is there was a concern about one of my medications and they wanted my primary care doctor to fill out the paper work. I had my doctor do so, and turned in the paper work. This was weeks ago. When I call or go up there to check, they keep telling me their physician who reviews and approves the paperwork is only there like 4 hours a week and something keeps coming up. The staff told two w

Loved the professionalism of the staff. Everyone is nice and knowledgeable. I like the ambiance. It's usually calm and not crowded with people. The best center I've been to in a long time. First 2 donations are $75 then they drop down to $45. That's my only qualm. As I'm a larger donor, I expected to be paid a bit more.

Pays well but the staff is extremely ghetto, unprofessional, and works super slow. They too busy talking and playing around with each other to focus

I was told I couldn't give plasma because I have a tattoo on my face. And I know it's a lie but he was so full of bullshit I left

I had a similar experience as a post by David Armstrong before me. I walked in and there is a sign that instructs one to see staff if they are a new donor. I walked around the back to the donation floor because there is no receptionist. I ask staff and they tell me to "sign in". I do so. I then sit in the area marked "new donor " and it is actually occupied by an overflow of regular donors waiting to donate. Nobody will know who is an actual new donor without asking or checking the sign in sheet. Someone e

Was permanently deferred for touching a computer after they opened an hour late and I've been here for an hour I would recommend going anywhere but here very ghetto

This place is beyond ridiculous. I have scars from mosquito bites on my forearm. They had me wait for almost 3 hours in order just to tell me due to 3 mosquito bite scars I can't donate. Only reason for the one star was to comment. Really I say negative 5 stars. Unprofessional as can be.

Terrible staffing .. Machines work way slow. Grifols is way better. Oh yeah and you can't use your card at gas station. They will put a pending on your card. And every time you use the card it takes off 1.50 nor you can't add it to cash app. And the first day I went I seen two people faint. lol idk if that's the medicine but other plasma never made me do that. Please do y?all research on this place before going. Oh yeah and the software there is mess up. You can't use a app to see if you are eligible to don

Andrea Evarito is the assistant manager there and she's horrible and heartless ! I thought this was the best place to donate until they showed their true colors! I was being screened and my big boss called me because I was fired for no reason. I answered the phone and they told me I can't be in the phone on the booth. Then I walk in the waiting room the assistant manager told me to go to the bathroom. I am struggling and have to get my job back. After I go back to donate and was told to come back tomorrow.

Up until last week, I was pleased to go here. Now I am not so sure any more I donated Tuesday of last week. I ended up having a hard time with my left arm. They kept adjusting and readjusting the needle for about half an hour to 45 minutes. Then they finally decided to switch arms, no big deal, you would think. Until I go in Thursday of last week and was told that I couldn't donate because of the scratch on my left arm from readjusting of the needle and the bruise on my right arm. So I was flagged for some

Very disappointing, I was supposed to get paid $100 for donating, I never donated before and I should have went closer to home and definitely a different place, I have not received my payment of $100 instead I received $10 and the Manager told me it's a problem with the bank because it says "Completed" on their end yet I called the bank and they told me I should call Kedplasma again and I called them and they said it's basically the banks fault I didnt recieve my $100, And there is no proof that it is compl

Had to call 30 minutes after my donation to remind them to put my money on the card. Then when I went to withdraw the 80 dollars there was only 78.50 on the card which the MANAGER Krispee lied and justified by saying it was a TRANSACTION FEE... WHAT TRANSACTION? The donor fees are very low and this place cant compete with other centers. Might as well find another place to go.

Well I won't ever go back to the place apparently you have to live in a 50 mile radius in their area or you can't donate, really what kind of shit is that.. I call bull shit all over that..

A blessed husband and fathers honest review. Sometimes I have to donate from time to time to make ends meet and this place was amazing for a plasma center. Lashanae was an amazing rep that got the job done and explained it perfectly! She was super friendly and knowledgeable about everything i needed to know and made the experience as fast and friendly as possible.! Shala was also an amazing rep too!

I was looking for a donation place close to me when I found you guys on the internet. And you are 2.2 mi from me as I needed something close because my car is a deathtrap right now I had to put myself in a guardrail to keep from getting pretty much smash to death by a dump truck of course they didn't stop but that's neither here nor there I used to go to biolife and donate and they are bigger place they give more money but I like the personable part of the aspect and you guys are AAA+++ #1 on that. From th

I had a long drawn out racist experience that I've never had before in my 52 yrs of life ...just because I have a star of David on my shoulder as a Hebrew Isrealrite and Sankofah heart on my wrist they deferred me for life claiming I was in a gang because I was black no doubt.... I also had Asian and Egyptian tats but that didn't matter...waste of time ... I need to file discrimination suit immediately...by their internet definition I was a gangster discipline...but on the same day an irate guy was there co

WORSE PLACE EVER GOT THERE AT 8am didnt leave til 2pm they walk around talking barely working , they don't do shit really I hate this place

Amber makes This place awesome. I was considering not donating anymore because of how many problems I've had in the past at other centers. She make the process fun and fast. I appreciate her

The staff here is friendly and professional! They truly care about your well being while being quick at the same time. No waiting hours on end like other centers!

Very Clean and the staff was very friendly. Very professional and just overall pleasant experience. Amber and dee are amazing. All the staff are good but these 2 ladies are my favorite.

I had a great experience here they are friendly and helpful staff and the service went pretty quick and I will be back Tuesday morning 10/3/2023 for another visit I would recommend this center to anybody

It was in and out. Recently had to wait on my money for 2 hours. I guess the guy that does the paperwork was doing his job as fast as he could even tho I was the first person in and out.

Scammed my friend. She didn't get her money. Very unprofessional.

Never answer the phone

This place is great! The staff is so upbeat which makes it easier to donate.

First time here this month & this place only been open for 2 months now . Went in got screened, answered kiosk questions, did a physical & then donated & got $80 , wish they gave full $100 though but overall good place

How much each peo

Love this place definitely should try here if never been there little to no WAIT TIME

Great staff!!! They will get you in and out in no time!!!

Everyone there is AWESOME! Even management!

Is it new donor fees since the name change ?

Wonderful staffing and professional service

Fast, friendly, and clean...

They move fast

The best center thus far!!!!!!!!

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.