Octapharma Plasma Van Nuys, CA

Octapharma Plasma Van Nuys, CA

Reviews Summary

The reviews present a mixed but generally positive consensus. Many praise the friendly, professional staff who create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure a comfortable donation experience. Fast, efficient service and clean facilities are frequently highlighted. However, several negative reviews cite long wait times, disorganized procedures, and occasional unprofessional behavior from staff. While some donors report excellent experiences with minimal delays, others express frustration with inconsistent service quality, particularly regarding punctuality and communication. Overall, the center is well-regarded by regular donors but faces criticism for operational inefficiencies.

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

Ste 100, Van Nuys

Van Nuys, California 91401

Customer Reviews

I can't rate this center highly enough. Compared to another company's center that I used to visit, this place is heaven. The entire team are efficient and personable. I never imagined donating plasma could be as enjoyable an experience as it is here. With life being as hectic as it is these days, it's nice to know that I can come here, relax for a little while and trust the professionals to handle everything. The facility is clean and well maintained. There's an abundance of front, rear and street parking.

Nobody answers the phone very often if you have to call and reschedule. They don't make you wear headphones like they used to for your phone, and believe it or not the sound carries, but they seem to be lack a dasical about it unless you say something loud enough, and even then they don't completely remedy the situation. They just move you instead of makin g the person turn off their phone. Which to me plays to the person that was causing the interruption in the first place. They need to exercise their aut

Have had no issues getting in and out in the mornings, but they do have a serious understaffing issue in the afternoon and evenings. The last two times I donated after 2pm I had to wait an hour after my donation was complete to be unplugged from the machine. All the employees have been very nice, and I understand staffing issues aren't their fault, but I hope reviews bring this issue to attention so it can be addressed.

I understand that beggars can't be choosers, and that's exactly how it feels at this Grifols location. No matter the day or time, the process moves at a glacial pace. I've tried coming at different hours in hopes of a quicker experience, but it's always a 1.5 to 3-hour ordeal. The most frustrating part is that while donors wait for a bed or to be disconnected, the staff seem to have plenty of time for jokes and socializing. That said, my only real complaint is the wait time... the staff is friendly, and the

I just started here. But the orientation process was seamless. Facility members were really kind, gentle, professional. Bathrooms are always super clean. And everything is pretty much easy. Breezy. Once you check in, you'll be taken care of no problem.

Great place. The employees are all nice and professional. The management runs it smoothly. The one employee that stands out to me is Delaiah she has a great attitude,perfect smile and an Amazing work ethic. Always makes me feel welcome.

Grifols Biomat USA is the most professional plasma donation center and definitely the leader in the industry. The staff at the White Oak & Vanowen are formal and legit don't go anywhere else. Donor area is equipped with the best and the plasma machine are always working up to date. Donate today at Grifols Biomat USA on White Oak & Vanowen in the San Fernando Valley area.

I've been donating for quite some time at this location & may I say; This is the only location that I feel safe. Thanks to the staff members. Especially to Maryam (?? employee) & Jennifer, I think they do a fantastic job when they work together. The day goes smoother & makes you feel welcomed. Thumbs, up to Kimberly, Thomas & Brian as well. Center Manager; I know you've been here for quite some time. We've both seen a lot of good workers come & go. Must keep them ??. I'm running low on request. New Donors;

This place consistently takes over an hour just to get you on the machine. Then another half hour to get you off after you are done, sitting there with a needle on your arm for no reason. Horrible waste of time. If you donate for quick cash, this is not the place. 3 hours for 40$ is not even minimum wage.

I use to donate about two years ago and returned two years after - if you can commit to coming twice a week it's a decent amount of extra cash to have. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable -Thomas, Bryan, Adam, Jeremy, Nolle, Jennifer they usually help me out they are the best especially Thomas, Bryan, Jennifer they have been here the longes They were here when I first came two years ago. The facility is always clean even the restrooms! Be sure if you do come to donate bring a BLANKET and your head

Don't recommend, hardest to get into and they don't have it together. Was promised a bonus that I now have to do extra steps and wait for my money. I'm not doing anything extra to get paid what I was promised I won't be donating at this location anymore

I been here for 2 years now. All I gotta say the employees are very kind and patient people, if you need help don't be afraid to ask. This Review is a shout out for Elizabeth :D

I had slurs about black women thrown at me and none of the staff did anything. It took me defending myself after having to be called so many things and told many negative stereotypes about black women for a manager to calm the situation. I felt disrespected as staff were hearing these things and no one stopped him until I reacted. Not a safe space to be at least in the early evening. Adding this: the person who stuck me with a needle put it in too deep and it was causing problems. The manager [efrain] adju

Been here a few times and each time the staff has been extremely kind. Rachel made my visit today extremely easy and showed nothing but kindness. Staff members like her is what keeps me coming back!

Believe all the positive reviews! Seriously, the staff here is amazing and always helpful. It's nice to get a lil extra money while simultaneously saving lives. Shoutout to Rachel, Jennifer, Allan & Adam, they are gems here and I know I'm in good hands with them! There are lots of new staff members now who are great as well, I was helped by Sara today who is a sweetheart.

Compared to other plasma locations I've been to in the past Grifols is 10/10. I've been donating at this location consistently since June 2024 and I've never had any issues or complaints. Employees are always welcoming and make me feel comfortable to return again and again. Shout out to Rachel and all of the amazing staff ????????????

When you sign up, they offer a new donor bonus for completing 4 donations in 30 days. After my first 2, they callled and said something was wrong, but wouldn't tell me what over the phone. Said I had to come in so I did. Apparently I hadn't eaten enough protein. So they tested and it came back the same again. Then they never called and said I was good after a retest. This burned my entire 30 days and therefore my entire new donor bonus. Had they just told me the first time I would have fixed it and now they

Rachael always sticks me good and she's the greatest phlebotomist in the center goes over and beyond. But as far as the machines I have to give ???????? where it use to take me 33-40 min it's now taking 2-3 hrs.

I had a good experience with Sarah and Alex She was very helpful she did a fantastic job with helping me with any questions. i would recommend coming here to this location is safe and clean . All the staff members are really friendly .

Quick and easy process, the staff is super friendly and make you feel welcome. I look forward to seeing the staff. Always a pleasure , sometimes gets busy but reminder to all patience is power .

I had an excellent experience at the Grifols Plasma Center on Vanowen. The staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and informative, making the entire process smooth and comfortable. They took the time to explain everything clearly, which made me feel at ease as a first-time donor. I highly recommend this location to anyone considering plasma donation!

I recently visited the Grifols plasma donation center and, unfortunately, had a disappointing experience. While I understand that my slightly elevated pulse disqualified me from donating that day?which I completely accept?I was very disheartened by the way I was treated during the process. While waiting to be called, I witnessed a staff member named ?Daniella? loudly reprimand a colleague in front of everyone in the waiting area. She shouted, ?Did you add someone to the queue?? followed by an even louder,

This was an easy and smooth process thanks to Sara and Adam . Adam really went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and doing well but Sara was really caring and thoughtful. I can't tell which one helped me more lol this was a enjoyable process due to these 2 ppl ,let alone the rest of the staff. Great job grifols

I have came over a hundred times now and have finally convinced my brother to come along they did excellent stick on both of us super quick when you make your own appointment on the phone if you have to go ask them to make an appointment for you are living in 1999 get with the program make your own appointments we are all grown ups your making things go by slow taking time away from staff just

It's unfortunate what the workers there will treat you like as you're trying to ?save lives.? There's a floor worker there named Dalilah or however it is spelled that is rude and seems to hate her job! I've donated here before and have never encountered this kind of disrespect which is probably why they don't have loyal donors. As someone who hardly ever leaves negative comments, this one is deserved and I hope they implement kinder changes toward the patients whom are showing up.

Great and friendly staff. Made me feel comfortable, they were very knowledgeable. Very nice even when we went in super last minute. Highly recommend !

The staff are very attentive and kind! Been coming here for a year, and they always answer your questions and make sure you're okay. It's a great way to make extra cash, and a great cause!

This place has really great staff, very nice and attentive. Delalia, Sarah, Rachel, Reuben, Manny, Jeremy... can't remember all of the names but they are all great!

Zero stars if I could, since when do new donors get front of the line? While you have 5 people waiting to connect and have been waiting over 1.5 hours

Rude staff, first vist took an hour just to get the physical done, then a little over 2 hours to actually start donation. Showing up on time means you wait for an hour but get there 3 mins late and they get all pissy like you aren't getting ripped off considering you basically get pocket change for your plasma compared to the actual market price.

Always a great visit, clean facility nice staff Adam was very helpful and made sure I had a good experience back at Grifols

This place is so amazing. The staff is the greatest. Especially Manny, Ruben, Rachel, Sheryl. If you are looking for a place to donate come here for a great experience

Adam is the best ever, they're so kind and professional and quick. Jennifer is great and Dellia is amazing too! Come donate here!

Friendly staff especially Rachel and Adam! They are the best! Center is very clean and compensation is great.

Always a pleasure coming to donate. Very clean facilities and the staff is great. Everyone here is nice. But Racheal is the best there is, she's wonderful!!

Kim and Delia are very good with the needle insertion, which I cant say for most. They both are very respectful. Experience goes a long way.

This location on White Oak is the best they have a great team every one is super friendly Ruben stuck me today he was quick and efficient not to mention there was no pain nor discomfort he is a real pro.

I have been donating here for about a year, and I've always have good experiences at this location. Staff are always kind and professional and the site is always clean. Would definitely recommend others to donate plasma here.

Best Place to come donate! They have great phlebotomists in this place. I love Rachel she is always good and approaches with full professionalism and she always gets that vein. Great place!

I love coming to this donation center everyone is very knowledgeable Isaac is very fast and kind in the front and Rachel sticks me swiftly and painlessly and is also feel appreciated for my efforts I make to help those in need who really could use the plasma I donate.

All the staff are excellent. Good job today to Ryan (to everyone). Pretty much a perfect stick. Thank you very much!

The staff is very professional and interactive, the location is very clean and waits times are fast, shoutout to Delaia, she is very cheerful and an avid yapper but is always helpful.

Staff is friendly and professional. I've tried other facilities in the past but this by far the cleanest and best run. Zero complaints.

Fast service, friendly staff, and when Rachel connects me; I don't feel it. Team no bruises lol. It serious come check it out, donate and help save lives. #grifols

The professional, knowledgeable, and caring staff makes my plasma donation appointment go smoothly. I am always greeted with a smile. The extra money helps too. Thank you Grifols Van Nuys!

Great experience every time. Friendly staff. Shout out to Shanee, she's the best ! Great venipuncture skills, didn't feel a thing!! :)

The staff is very helpful and nice. This place is really clean and I'm in and out very quickly.

Everyone here has been welcoming, kind, and efficient. Been coming here for a couple years now and their system has been efficient overall. Their app is straightforward and easy to use. Bryan and Francis have also been very helpful. Would recommend to new donors to come to this location!

I used to be a regular at another donation center in Van Nuys for years, but Grifols Biomat puts them to shame. They're more efficient, much cleaner, in a great area, and the phlebotomists are some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. Thanks for not sucking ??, Grifols Biomat! ????

I had an amazing experience at Grifols Plasma, and I have to give a huge shoutout to Rachel! From the moment I walked in, the staff was friendly and professional, but Rachel truly stood out. She was the one who handled my donation, and I can't say enough good things about her. Rachel was incredibly skilled and made the process so smooth. I've donated plasma before, and I know how important it is to have someone who knows what they're doing. Rachel was not only efficient but also kind and reassuring through

The staff here is amazing especially Rachel always so sweet and pleasant . Fast process too

Came back to this place years later to bring a friend i decided to donate and it was a completely bad idea the wait time and the staff having to poke me twice then adjust the needle to get my blood back in me plus they short staff I been done for about 7 minutes and im waiting on some one the help me this is the worst experience ever

Great service from the staff and they are very attentive to my needs. Rachel was especially helpful and quick with setting me up!

One of the best places to donate .Great staff ! Very friendly Everytime I visit I have the best service . My favorite Phlebotomist is rachel very kind and energized puts smiles on everyone's face .

I've been coming here for years and the people working here always try their hardest to make the whole experience as easy and smooth as possible. Like today, Rachel stuck me and I felt nothing! People like her put care into the donation process and allow this whole thing to be a great way to help out and make a few bucks here and there! Please donate if you can!

The staff are friendly they make you feel relax always checking to make sure your doing good I personally haven't had any issues on appointments or wait time but common sense don't make an appointment if you are not able to allow extra wait time you cannot blame the staff they are doing their best with what they have to work with

I wouldn't go as far as to say that I enjoy donating however this staff is absolutely AMAZING each and every one of them, including Miriam

The staff is very nice and do everything they can to make the process quick and as painless as possible. The new machines they have make donating faster than before.

This is the best place to donate. I looked at a few others and they were very chaotic and loud. Quick payments employees are nice and the people that go in there seem fine. Go.early in the morning when they're slow and you'll be done in 90 minutes. When they're busy plan on 2-2.5 hours. I've seen a few weirdos but not many. They act odd and even flinch or move around when they're trying to put a needle in thier arm. These are probably the people that give bad reviews. Only down side is that they've re

I absolutely love coming to this Biomat I have been coming here since 2023 never had a bad experience I recommend this place 100 percent and also every one is also very friendly come give this place a shot and become a donor

i love grifols van nuys! very friendly and competent staff, and they also have great promotions and bonuses ????

Great friendly staff. They have good hours for those getting off work late.

My favorite place to come and be of assistance by donating plasma. Staff is always courteous and pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend it.

Rachel and Jennifer are always so amazing and helpful. Great service and great staff. I definitely recommend this donation center.

Staff is very kind; facility is very clean. Very welcoming environment. Thankful for all that they do. ??

Weirdo place for real. This is edited from 5star to 1 because they laughed about putting a golf ball sized miss inside my loved ones arm. And this is also following multiple problems from others we've brought here. Only one of their employees (that we've encountered) knows how to properly conduct a stick. They don't listen when you say you don't want a certain tech touch you. Didn't listen when he asked to be disconnected. I constantly watch the same tech touch everything with the same pair of gloves. Shor

They walked me through it all and it went really smooth. I would definitely recommend this spot to others.

Have been donating for about a year now and always have a pleasant experience. The staff is really great and try their hardest to make the donation process quick, they are so respectful. Chanee deserves ?????????????? for all the work she does. ****Staff I know people can be rude, but you guys handle yourselves with such professionalism.

Love this place! I always get the best service from Rachel! Jennifer is amazing too.

Every time I donate I have a great experience at this place. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and competent.

Friendly staff, clean facilities and a clear payment system. Other companies have a sliding scale. I highly recommend!

My experience here was so amazing the staff is super friendly checking in w Manny super nice and Manny(Pauly D)was so gentle and patient w me after I told him I was anxious and Shanea (please excuse the spelling of name) was super amazing as well helping me w my card issue in the end!!! Thank you all for a great experience here!!!! I recommend this office ????

I have been a donor for many years. I love this grifols location. The staff are great friendly, caring and attentive. Rachel is awesome and gentle through out the whole process. I will refer all my friends and family.

Best service bibget bfrom all of them Miss delaia Thank you for. Bsmile and. Friendship. Every one this is a good place to real go to

First visit here and my phlebotomist Adam was very informative and helpful and made my experience here very easy and welcoming.

Great place to help others in need also great way to do your good deed for the day

Cool place never had 1 problem here, money comes quick into your card

Always a pleasure coming, the phlebotomist always have a smile. Always professional never had an issue!

I couldn't be more impressed with the amazing staff at Biomat in Van Nuys! From the front desk to the phlebotomists, nurses, and security guard, everyone is warm, friendly, and genuinely appreciative. I originally came to donate and help, but I keep coming back because the staff make it feel like a community. The atmosphere is always calm and positive, which makes the experience even better. I highly recommend Biomat in Van Nuys?the staff truly make it a special place! They even decorate the place for all t

The staff here is always please and greets you with a smile. I always get a little nervous when they ask if I want to know my weight ??lol. I want to give a shout out to Anissa, Kimberly, Chanee, Jeff, Walter and a few others that I don't remember. Thank you all so much for all that you do. Blessings ??????

Hey this was my first time here staff were very welcoming and patient. Anissa helped and she did a fantastic job. Definitely coming back!

5/5 stars would definitely recommend. The security was very nice and greeted me at the door and also pointed me in the direction of where to go as I was a new donor. And the entire process was straight forward and to the point. The physical was done in a timely manner and I appreciate the positive attitude the nurses had even in a busy stressful situation. I've donated about 10 times so far and every experience is a pleasant one. All the nurses that have screened me (Delaia, Kelly, Nas, Jeff. Etc) got me in

5 star service! Adam went above and beyond! Love this place

I have been coming here for years. They are very organized and clean. My fave is Rachel, she is precise with her sticking technique.

I donated here for 7 years and filed a complaint with Grifols against the BioMat Van Nuys director. They do not honor loyalty or donor care. You are treated rudely and they fail to listen to the donors who support their jobs. However, they demand respect. I am disappointed and we no longer own shares of stock with this organization.

Delia ,Ruben and everyone else are super friendly and make you feel at home while at same time you get to make a positive impact by donating

Best plasma center I've been to this far. Good manners and very professional. Will recommend visiting and donating

Extremely friendly staff and team members. Highly recommend. Very fast check in process too .plenty of parking too. Will share word with others!

Everyone is friendly great service. Highly recommended. Toni is great ??

Everyone is nice, clean and they get you in and out pretty fast.

The fantastic staff at Grifols always take great care make the donation experience a breeze. The donation center always has a calm and friendly atmosphere. I can't imagine a better way to take break from my busy schedule while at the same time doing something that has such a positive impact for those in need. Thank you Grifols for helping me help you deliver life saving plasma to patients everywhere. -Tom

I wrote a very positive review for this center almost 2 years ago and have a critical update - I was a regular donor here consistently twice a week every week for almost 2 years without issue before I had an unfortunate experience in October 2024. I noticed I could not schedule one of my regular donations in the app so called the center who mentioned I was not eligible to donate and they could not tell me over the phone and that I needed to come in and speak with a nurse ?the sooner the better.? Alarmed, I

I wish I had faith that seeing negative reviews would fix things but from the recent string of 1 star reviews with lack of acknowledgment it's pretty obvious that's not the case. This place literally sucks. Unhelpful staff to the nth degree. They don't know how to poke people well for starters - both me and my mom have been STABBED by their staff only for them to tell us we can't do it because they didn't poke us correctly. They have you sit there for a minimum of 40 minutes past your appointment time bef

This review is just my experience and thoughts. I have no negative thoughts on the staff but the experience wasn't great. First let me just say from the 40 minutes I spent in there, it is clear they are understaffed and burnt out. I got to my appointment 15 minutes early but since they only have one nurse in the facility. I had to wait 30 minutes after my schedule time for her to spend less than a minute to tell me my veins are too small for donation so I had to leave. I wanna be understanding but consideri

I have been donating plasma for nearly 15 years. All of it at Grifols. I was at another location for a couple years before making Van Nuys my official location. Overall, my experience has been positive. I have a lot of scar tissue buildup from many years of donating. The staff here, for the most part, know how to work around that. Shout out to Eileen, Danny, Deisy, Thomas and my newest sticker Allan. All the staff here are professional and courteous. The compensation is okay. If you're looking to g

My experience is always good here. Never had a problem and my money is on my card before I leave the donation center. Also the staff are friendly

Super clean, fast, not really busy and the nurses here are really nice!

Great hospitality , outgoing staff and friendly , upfront and straightforward customer care/service

Very friendly and fast passed. Rachel and Cheryl are very pleasant workers to be around.

I received a $25 bonus offer to return to Grifols, so I decided to give it a try. I called ahead to confirm the bonus and check for any requirements, but no one mentioned that I'd need to be rescreened due to the time since my last donation. When I arrived, they told me the nurse wasn't available, so I couldn't donate, wasting my trip. The receptionist was rude, picking up the phone mid-conversation without apologizing, and accused me of recording her, which I wasn't. The next day, I was scheduled for 7:00

Sara and rachel are amazing i would recommend them Such amazing staff members and all others are attentive and very professional aswell and i would definitely recommend to others

Taking my 5start review back I've been donating with grifols since 2017 ...all of sudden they have no records of my eczema and have put me on hold randomly they let me donate multiple times with my eczema present at various locations due to my records and then also know me at face value at both Lancaster and van nuys locations this is unfair love the staff they are always so nice and friendly but the new nurse SUCKS

The staff are extremely professional, polite and efficient. The location is clean. Would 10/10 recommend for anyone looking to make some extra cash.

Hands down best place to donate. Rachel is such a vibe such a great woman to communicate with!

All the workers are super friendly. The facility is well taken care of. Overall time/waits are much shorter than other facilities

Staff is professional and polite and the whole experience is done in a timely manner. But trying to schedule an appointment through their donor ap is truly useless as I've been trying every which way for months. Trying to call in an appointment is also useless as nobody answers phones even early mornings Or mid afternoon and foget about evenings. Management needs to provide a sufficient way for customers to schedule appointments. It's Management that has dropped the ball in this situation.

Very friendly and professional staff always go above and beyond for their work and patients!

-?? The hole place sucks? service, procedures, facilities, and systems. First time I was not eligible because my protein was high. I totally understand that. Second time, literally one week after. They ask me to do the kiosk, then they cancel my 67 questions because I have to read ?the binder? again? apply for the hole process from the registration to the binder, to the kiosk. I literally do all that the Sunday before, I was rejected because of my protein, but anyways. So I read it again and then an hour

Great staff! Very professional and friendly! Great source for extra cash. Highly recommended! Rachel, Jennifer and the rest of the staff are always a pleasure to deal with.

Been donating for 3 years and I must say it's a very nice chill and friendly environment here! Rachel is very awesome, friendly cool and funny Everytime I begin donating ?? I recommend this place to anyone who ever wants to donate plasma! Trust this place is dope!!

These girls are so sweet and they make me feel welcome each time I come

Grifols has an excellent and relaxed atmosphere. It feels good to make an extra $120 a week and help patients.

I'm going to be my most honest about grifols...it's make my day and loving how clean and easy the workers how very professional they are here. I feel like they are my family! Blessed

It has been a good experience for me. Helping lives while getting paid is a win win for me.

I'm leaving this review in hopes that a certain phlembotomist sees this and maybe they retrain her. She comes up to people and says "have I ever stuck you before, I do it fast" I went in today with my husband. It's his experience that I'll be sharing. She did not stick the needle in properly, his vain was swelling. He asked if it was normal and she pretended it was but rearranged it. When the blood was supposed to go back in the arm, it was just dripping out ALOT. He asked again if it was normal and she

My experience here at this location has been wonderful. The New donor process is a lot smoother and quicker compared to other locations. Staff is very friendly and responsive. Miriam helped me when my QR wouldn't work, she was prompt, respectful and very informative on my next steps in the process since my QR code was not working. She made my process a lot smoother and comfortable, which reassured me that I was at the right location! This center hands down is my favorite!

Rachel and Allen were terrific. They make the whole experience very enjoyable. They are a real asset to the company.

Great spot staff is great n it's pretty well run

Used to be decent but now it's just horrible. The wait time is ridiculous. The excuse is that they're slow in the back or not enough staff. You'll wait over an hour to be screened, another half hour to get hooked up and the same to get unhooked, all while hearing the workers low key argue over their personal issues. As much as I wanna help, this has become a place to dislike and borderline hate lately.

Every time I come here the staff gives me good service.

Great way to earn extra cash for the holidays. Great staff!

Making sure the reviews meet the full potential. As I switch accounts another situation happens?. My machine goes off. the techs that was in the situation with my loved one ignores it. Heard bc they looked right at it? WTH. I say it went off. She gets it. ????? idk seemed at little hesitant? The techs behind the counter are amazing though. ??

Great pay and great people. Fast friendly and welcoming donation center. Appointment times don't mean anything. So just show up

I've been coming here for maybe 5 months. My friend told me about this place and we would come together and donate plasma. During the first few months, wait times were horrible. I was constantly leaving after 4 hours!!!! They would give you an appointment time but it seemed like it didn't matter because you wouldn't even be pre-screened until like 1-2 hours after that scheduled time!!! Then another hour waiting for them to stick you, then so on. It constantly took a large amount of time from my busy day. Th

This is a great location! I come ever week and always am attended well. Ask for Ms. Rachel she's a great nurse :)

I've been coming here for about 9 months now on n off & it's been such a great experience. By far the kindest & friendliest staff I have met. Any questions or concerns you may have, they have a answer for. Never had a bad interaction. It's always clean & everything is sanitized between patients. Im usually in n out between 45-60 minutes. Some days are busier than others but as long as you're patient it's no hassle. Thomas you're the man! Thank you guys for all that you do

The staff are nice and friendly. Since having an appointment, makes the whole process really quick. Staff were gentle with the process and you'll receive payment as soon of completion of donation. Never had a problem with them. Great service and staff. Donation is painless and staff are always asking if patient is doing well. Would recommend to a friend.

I came from the competitor in Van Nuys and I have to say it's night and day. This facility and staff are on a different level. It actually feels like a professionally-run, hygienic medical facility. The other place felt gross like the DMV. When you first walk in there's a noticeable difference, it's clean, spacious and their kiosks work. I've never had to wait too long and the staff is friendly and professional. They screen people pretty thoroughly, so I've never had any encounters with other donors that we

Love this place always fast and amazing. Love when Rachel is around she's awesome and always fast with the process. 10/10 love this location.

Adam was amazingly helpful during my 11th donation!

Great place good staff, Delilah is great fast and efficient Mary, Ratchel, Rueben Stephanie are very nice staff and fast the people here are great and if u have any questions they will help with anything u need..

They do an excellent job here. Clean and efficient

Awesome people. They work really hard to make you feel comfortable and safe during the process. 100% recommend.

Delaia is the best clean center fast workers godonate for extra money

Shanay ( I may have mispelled this), Jeff, Cici and I'm gonna shout out Brian too. Great staff. Always warm and welcoming.

Still garbage. Don't get excited if you get there and only see 2 people waiting instead of the usual 20. The staff will MAKE sure your there at least 2 1/2 hours minimum. So regardless of how many people you see they will make sure your there all day just like they have to be

This is the best plasma center to come to in the valley its a clean center, everyone is very professional, they adhere to safety policies at all times. The center is strict and is appreciated because some centers in my experience don't take as much precautions. Today i was helped out by Frances in screening she was very friendly and is excellent at her job. The staff are always a friendly face

Everyone here is friendly and are constantly making sure we feel ok, in addition there's hardly ever any wait specially during the morning. And it shows employees love what they do in the way we are treated and how they work together and how get along, thank you for your hard work.

This place has the best staff and they are so respectful and helpful. Make my experiences well worth . 10/10 everytime

Every donation takes as long as the first time visiting anywhere, they truly have zero respect for others time and have the nerve to throw around the word appointment as if they have the slightest clue on what such a word entails. Your "appointment" will consistently finally be acknowledged by reception, an hour after the time scheduled, after which you head back to wait up to 45 minutes additional to begin the 30-1:15min donation process after which you'll likely wait another 5-10 minutes to be removed aft

Rachel and Mary and the staff at Griffols and Thomas and Ryan are the best

They used to be really nice and friendly, but every time they switch up their check in procedures and have issues they take it out on us. I came to my appointment in time but because now they require you to also use the fingerprint machine to check in and it wasn't working properly for me and a few others, the lady calls me over and says I missed my appointment and they had to reschedule me. I told her I checked in on time but the machine wasn't working. Instead of checking out the machine or asking more de

I can't emphasize Enough how horrible the customer service is and how disorganized they're app is for setting up appointments. Furthermore the app is always out of service not working I've been trying to set up an appointment for two weeks already and the system is still down plus I tried calling but nobody ever answers. In closing The situation gets worse because you end up having to request an appointment once you arrive at the facility only for the staff to tell you there's nothing available. So avoid

I love this donation center!!! Rachel is the best along with all the other staff. I feel well taken care of in their care! This center rocks!

The staff is very good. Always get the vein 1st try. Good extra money and doesn't take too long. You do have to time out visits to be able to go twice a week. Debit card is easy to use. I use it for groceries.

Everyone was so welcoming and reassuring. Highly recommend.

Very clean center very nice people that are up front she's really funny Efron and Delilah are the people up front and they're doing a great job

I've been coming to this Plasma location for about a year now.Staff is very kind,helpful and caring.I Love this place! Will Definitely continue coming.??

I really really don't wanna give them any stars. The staff is very rude very. they do not ever pick up the phone I wonder how other businesses and doctors offices get in touch with them. This is a business they're supposed to pick up the phone, but they do not. It is just really not a friendly place to be! I found another one closer to my house. I will be giving them a try because I do not like these people rude just rude.

This is a great center with amazing stuff everyone is so kind and caring their so friendly and will make jokes with you and just make it a welcoming and good time

Allan is the best , always so friendly and outgoing and isaiah the security guard is always on point and doing the best job ensuring the safety of all donors and staff!!

Have been going here now for over a year now and have had a great experience every visit. They have recently improved their waiting area, that being shorter wait times. Scheduling has never been an issue and the staff here are informative and very friendly. Have recommended this place to many and will continue to do so. Thank you for you time and service and look forward to future donations!

Nice friendly staff. Not much wait time when I set my appointment which is great. The long-time staff members are great, and they get to know you by name and understand how to solve any issues. Overall good experience since I have been coming to this center, just one suggestion, would be to let the donors complete the questionnaire on via a website before arriving, as I think a lot of donors would like that and it would cut down on wait time, which sounds like the main issue.

Everyone is always efficient, and kind. Whenever they stick me with the needle i don't even feel it they're very mindful, very demure.

I have had a great experience donating here. The staff is very helpful and efficient and makes the donating process very smooth.

Disappointed. They did not do enough to notify donors of the change in hours for this Sunday. I was even permitted to schedule a slot online and the portal showed available slots up until 3:45pm. However, they closed today at 1pm. I needed this money for food today. Nobody messaged me after scheduling my appointment and checking in via the app to tell me that they would be closed. So I'm standing by their locked door wondering what the best way to drive home would be without running out of gas. Sucks

Always quick and easy. Sara and Mary are fantastic!

Great staff, very professional and knowledgeable. Toni is the best!

They are very attentive and get you in and out fast and also give you so much information on how keep coming back and staying healthy

Jeffrey (Medical Specialist) is a genuinely good hearted and patient guy! Dude answered my questions and was also willing to get me the information I needed without any rushing or me feeling like I wasn't an important person. This dude is solid ! He needs to get some kind of reward from the company. Excellent Customer Service should always be acknowledged and awarded! Bro! I raise my blunt and my bottle to you!

It's a nice and clean facility. The staff are friendly, helpful & professional! 9 out of 10 Only because they don't give you any snacks before or after. So bring in snacks if you know you get weak.

This center does not keep their word and honor bonuses. I told several people I should receive a bonus on my card. I even explained to manager destiny if I don't receive a bonus my children will not eat. She walked away and said "I'm the manager and it will get done when she gets to it". Unfortunately she never did it for me. How could you truly punch out after someone tells you they really need all their money in full. This is so unfortunate as I've been coming here for years and never was treated this

So fed up with this place. Came yesterday, was not allowed to participate and asked to come back today. Expressed my concern with coming back on Sundays as it is hard for me to get here on time due to center being several miles from work and occasionally arrive within minutes of closing and doors are shut early. Last Sunday arrived 30 minutes before closing and center decided to shut doors at 1pm instead of 4pm with no signage. Anyway, sure enough I arrive at 3:59, but grab the door and it's locked. I

Been going here for more than a year and it's been great, the staff know how to stick with no bruising, I highly recommend this place

The first month you give you get $100 each time you give, so amazing! The staff is nice + friendly. The space is nice and clean. They also updated their check-in system and you can answer your questions on your phone before you go in. Saves so much time!! Appreciate this place + these people.

Rachael is my favorite sticker she's so sweet and makes the best convo to make it effortless & the staff is so friendly!

I love coming to donate here. The staff is amazing. Super organized and clean. I've had referred alot of my family and friends. I at least go a couple times a month because how efficient they are.

Jennifer, Cheryl, Efren, Manny, Deisy, Thomas and the rest of the staff are very professional, kind and have great skills. Love donating here

Delaia and Alan helped me out and they were very nice had a smile on and all in all just a pleasant experience.

I've been donating here since 2018. This plasma center has been a positive experience for me. Max time I spend here donating is 1 hour and 15 min. Pretty quick for me and all I do is watch movies on my phone and relax. People who work here are very pleasant....shout out Jackie who is super friendly and helpful

Horrible staffing rude dirty businesses area bathroom dirty and disgusting. The staff don't communicate with anyone not even each other given the wrong information multiple times and They never answer phone calls even when there not busy. Whos running this place? Missing money from my account and they basically told me to f off and figure it out myself ????

I've been going since the beginning of the year. Clean facility. Friendly staff. No problems being stuck. You get $40 for your first visit of the week, $80 for your second. It doesn't pay as much as Octapharma per visit, but this place is by appointment, which means I'm usually in and out in about an hour. With the other place, I have to wait much longer and, with my schedule, the time I save is more valuable to me than the few extra bucks I might get at the other place.

I've been coming here for years now and have never had a bad experience. The staff is very knowledgeable and caring. It's good to know that your short time here is being used to help others. Highly recommend!

The staff here is friendly and they treat the donors well. Kathya, Sandy, Brittany, Kyler, Abby, Caitlyn, Erick, and the rest of the crew are top notch.

The staff is always courteous and polite. They work hard and know what they're doing. There have been moments where it was either packed or low staff, but they have always come through. I don't personally know the staff, but they are all good people. Thanks!

Everyone here is so nice and helpful. At one appointment I was feeling faint and 3 people rushed to me with Gatorade and stayed by me. Felt better in minutes. In and out fairly quickly at all appointments. Great location and staff!

I love this place they are very friendly and nice specially Delaia. Great experience and very clean.

Long wait times, always understaffed and always trying to give you the least amount of compensation as possible. It's a billion dollar business due to them exploiting the economic situation of those who donate. Grifols is profits over people.

Great staff. Super clean.

NEVER coming back to this place. Had the worst experience, the staff was so rude and uncaring. The facility was full of dirty people. The nurse in charge was SO RUDE. They will do anything to convince you NOT to donate. And if you're actually able to they take way too much. The financial compensation is not enough for the AWFUL experience I had at this facility. Would not recommend this process to anyone!!

Isaac and Delaia are the greatest employees awesome service!!!

I've only been coming here for a couple months but the staff are always helpful and know how to make sure you're comfortable during the whole donation process. Friendly faces and funny antics makes me like to come to this center and not another. Even when they're crazy busy, they just seem to understand and try to get us all in and out without too much drama

I just want to check on my test results without wasting gas and time. But no one answers the phone! Not even when I was trying to became a new donor.???? so I have to show up and ask. I've called 10 times at 8 am.

Allan, Rachel, and shanay, is amazing and the needle didn't even hurt Got me in and out like the burger joint

i love donating here! staff is always very nice i definitely recommend this place if you want ti donate ??

I've been going to this location for about 4 years and the staff is incredible! Always friendly and make every experience a good one.Wait times have drastically improved and the facility is very clean. I highly recommend this location :)

The first visit took forever! I got there at 8:30a didn't leave until 4:30p. All my other visits have been super quick, from home to home on the bus it's been two hours or so for each visit. Staff is nice and quick to respond if you need anything. Plus, getting a few bucks, kicking back while watching some movies or television (usually a sporting event), and helping people in need is not a bad way to spend an afternoon.

Staff is great an attentive awesome Sara is the best

I've been coming here for months and it's always a great experience. Friendly staff, relaxing, and an easy process. They have wifi and movies playing while you donate. And really go above and beyond to make sure you're comfortable.

Delaia and Manny was amazing helping me get through the procedure for donating plasma

Great place to donate, all the workers are friendly and efficient you can schedule appointments to come which makes it easier process.

Been coming here for 5 years . Friendly and professional. Dani and Adrianna are awesome!!!

They are fast and efficient. I haven't had any issues with. The staff is nice and courteous. My husband is afraid of needles and they helped him feel comfortable and relaxed. I highly recommend everyone, willing to donate, try this place. It's worth it!

Fast & professional service. The highly trained employers are friendly & timely. Clean location. They just need to fix their TVs, they haven't been working for a while but everything else is great here.

Very pleasure. Very clean. Nice staff quick and easy. Friendly. Definitely recommend.

best place I've ever donated!

The staff is great, professional and respectful. Have been coming for years and never had a problem. They're really helpful and always willing to answer all your questions, 100% recommend.

I've been donating for a couple of years at this location. I love the staff! They say hi when I come in and most of them know me by my name. Always so professional and friendly!! I love knowing that I'm helping save lives.

Been donating for over a year, all the staff are great & work professional, Rachel is awesome pplz & she very attentive & helpful, stay blessed ??

I thought this place was better than other donation sites, but they're just as bad as thers,more picky and pay less. Nevermind, not staying here.

They are severely under staffed. Waiting over an hour after my appointment to even be looked at. At the location in Orange County my friends entire donation process takes less than an hour. The staff here have always been really lovely! Since they've offered more money for donations it's been so much busier, I haven't noticed any increase in staff.

Great staff, Have been donating for like 4 months and have had nothing but a great experience!

I've never experienced such a bad experience. I came to my appointment on time and I go to the bed where I donate and was there a hour and 15 minutes before I said something to the person helping. Then I get my plasma donation finished and they take another half hour to disconnect me. The workers are all just talking and talking and not going with any sense of urgency! Octapharma I'm sorry I betrayed you

I recently starting coming here. The crew is friendly and professional. Dani is awesome, she's my favorite. She has amazing positive energy, and makes you feel really comfortable.

Great service. Quick fast and easy.

I generally have a pleasant experience socially at this location. I like all the nurses and phlebotomists. I don't always have the easiest time donating. I am told I have small veins. *shrug. I also feel the whole business model is exploitative of donors and employees. All things considered, I have a pleasant mental association with this place and have been donating consistently for a year and a half.

It's always been a great experience every time I come in. Thanks, Alan!

Friendly and helping staff, always gets you out as quick as possible. Never have to wait long to be seen. They take care of their donors. I drive all the way from Lancaster because this is wayyyy better lol

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.