Talecris Plasma Resources Akron, OH

Talecris Plasma Resources Akron, OH

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise DB Plasma for its friendly, helpful staff, clean facility, and efficient service, with many calling it the best in the area. High ratings highlight professionalism, quick donations, and good compensation. However, some criticize long wait times, poor phone communication, and occasional staff behavior issues. A few allege biased review incentives. Overall, positive experiences dominate, but consistency in service quality could improve.

About This Listing

Ages 18-69
In order to donate plasma at Talecris Plasma Resources Akron, OH, you should make an appointment.

Who Can Donate?

Likely aged between 18 and 65 (some centers may allow up to 69 or older)
Weigh at least 110 pounds (requirements may vary slightly)
In general good health, as determined by a health screening
No tattoos, piercings, or permanent makeup within the past 4–12 months (timeframes may vary)
Provide a valid government-issued photo ID
Provide proof of a permanent address (requirements may differ)

*Note: Eligibility criteria may vary by center. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Donors

First-time donors will typically need to complete a medical history questionnaire and undergo a brief physical exam, which may include vital signs and blood tests. Some individuals may be temporarily or permanently deferred from donating based on health or other factors.

Common Reasons for Deferral:

Temporary Recent tattoo or piercing, recent pregnancy, certain medications (e.g., antibiotics), or recent illness
Permanent Certain chronic health conditions, such as Hepatitis or HIV

*Note: Deferral policies vary by center. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, or military ID)
Proof of Social Security Number (e.g., Social Security card or tax document)
Proof of current address (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement, or official mail dated within the last 60 days)

*Note: Documentation requirements may differ by center.*

Preparing for Your Donation

Drink plenty of water or caffeine-free fluids (e.g., 4–6 glasses) 2–3 hours before donating
Eat a balanced, iron-rich meal within a few hours of your visit
Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior
Refrain from smoking 2–3 hours before your appointment
Avoid intense exercise for at least an hour before donating
Get adequate sleep the night before
Bring a list of any medications you’re currently taking
Postpone your visit if you’re feeling unwell

*Note: Preparation guidelines may vary by center.*

How to Get Started

Many centers allow walk-ins, but some may require appointments. Check with your local center.

Other Helpful Info

First visits may take around 1.5–2.5 hours due to the screening process
Repeat donations typically take 45–90 minutes
You may donate plasma up to twice per week, with at least 48 hours between donations (frequency may vary)
Some centers may offer a refer-a-friend program with incentives
Compensation, if offered, may be provided via cash, prepaid debit cards, or other methods (varies by center)

*Note: Policies, compensation, and procedures differ by center. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Ages 18-69
In order to donate plasma at Talecris Plasma Resources Akron, OH, you should make an appointment.

Contact Information

Address

1558 Brittain Rd

Akron, Ohio 44310

Customer Reviews

Very unprofessional. Staff does not answer the phone or the bell when it rings. After waiting 5 min without any attention I rang the bell again. The worker with the ponytail down to her behind. Yelled out I hope that's not the same person ringing that bell. When she could have just yelled I will be right with you. Upon my first visit this same individual was being very unprofessional as well by holding a 20 minute conversation with her boyfriend out loud about private matters. The staff needs to trained in

The center is very clean and most of the people are friendly. I give a 1 star because you wait forever when you get there. They NEVER have enough staff working. It is a busy facility with such little employees. They have a worker named Steve, who is so slow, all he does is talk instead of work but he's friends with John the boss so they keep him. Ridiculous!!! V is great. Best worker there. They definitely need to hire more people to make the center better. Meredith. Current donor

The only reason i give such a low star is because after the first donation.. tech unable speaking from the first time you aren't really in a ?appointment ?. Make it if you like but it's still a first come first serve basis. They call your name through a closed door. It's kind of hard to hear. But out of one the employees mouth; making an appointment is pointless. So there will be a wait time. There will be?. A Sit around , kumbayaa laugh or in your own mind situation. Get ready. It's an experience.

They are very friendly and efficient. They explain the donation process the really, along with compensation and what I can expect during the donation. The wait time was not that long. The only thing I didn't like was that I was already on the bed, and he was getting ready to swap my arm to stick me but someone else finished before he could swab me and he just left me lying there for 20 minutes while he tended to three other donors. My experience in other places is that you can wait once your donation is com

I came in 6/18/25. Was not paid and have not been able to contact a single person for 36 hours. Called repeatedly. You get out in a que. You are the only one in the que and they still never answer the phone. These people are con artist and thieves who can barely operate the place. Far and away the worst and most dangerous plasma facility in all of Ohio.

Easy processing and didn't take long at all. No lines this morning!

DB plasma is by far the best plasma donation place I have been too. Their customer service is exceptional. They are very clean and professional. I enjoy going to donate because they treat you like a person and not a number. I recommend everyone to change too and or try DB plasma, you won't regret it.

I made an initial appointment online. I drove to the facility. They checked my address and proceeded to tell me they didn't accept donors from my zip code because of unacceptable donors. First, why could I make an appointment, which requires my zip code?! Second, why discriminate all from 1 zip code?!

New donor and have had nothing but great experience here. Jessica and Brody are two of the nicest people I've dealt with here. Very patient with all the people they deal with.

Love all the people! Clean. Sometimes a wait but I see them training new staff. Eell worth the wait

The place is clean it's a lot of nice people only thing I dislike is the super long wait that's about it I believe if it was a lot more staff then it would probably run a lot faster which would make it more of an amazing place to donate only reason I added4 stars is Just because of the wait time.

Never had a bad experience, unlike other centers. The staff is incredibly competent and the equipment is very reliable. The best!

Great people the staff is quick and their kindness is like southern hospitality

Reviews at this location are so high because that are paying people and additional $5 to leave them on Google. Staff has inability to control situations. One of the floor workers continually makes inappropriate jokes to the point it's made a few donors uncomfortable. Additionally the "you must respect staff, and donors" is selectively enforced.

Im truelly pleased with the service im getting here thank you so much all the workers are polite .JAVETTA MOORE

Wonderful place no waiting everyone is nice and no problem getting paid I highly recommend

Always a good experience, ladies on the staff are great, shout out to Candy, Nyla, Jessica, Detra, and V

Such nice staff, and essential money while I wait for disability benefits. Feels good to know I'm helping people, too.

They were very nice the needle didn't hurt it's clean I'll come back again

Had a pretty quick experience and so far it seems way better than octapharma

First time I went the staff was good got in the back it went good it was clean nice place staff was very good

Tried the other centers in the area and none of them come close to the experience at DB Plasma! Everything is better here, the staff, the facility, the equipment, and especially the compensation. You can really tell that DB Plasma values their donors.

Everyone is super friendly and kind not to mention you're in and out quickly!!!!

Very fast services get you in and out friendly staff would highly recommend coming here for extra cash for gas etc.

Made me wait 2 hours on my first visit just to make it in the first room and staff was very rude

DB Plasma is an amazing place to donate! The staff is friendly and they are very helpful! I highly recommend! The Staff Candy is very friendly and kind

I really appreciate this center they are very kind and smooth it's better than c.s.l hands down

Definitely the worst place ever to get a hold of someone on the phone. They don't pay out new donors correctly. Don't come here

I have no problems the staff is nice. No problems sticking me. The place is clea.

DB Plasma has been a great experience, the staff is very professional, there caring,thee overall center is always clean,they also have great bonuses and the pay out for your donations very fair,that's why there a 5 star Plasma center.

It's a clean environment and very amazing staff helpful and very kind 3/28/2025

Great place for quick money, employees all friendly.

Very good service Jessica really nice lady she's the best ????

Been donating here for years before the name change, love the staff and the welcoming atmosphere everyone is professional and courteous

They employees are very helpful and nice the process is very fast and efficient

As a first time donor at location.staff nice and very informative.Also not an in and out process give 1-2hrs

I love 99% of the staff except the new guy he's.He is very unprofessional his name is steven

Friendly staff ,Fast & efficient ,worth the wait & the bonuses come in handy.

The people are chill the music is great the services professional and it's clean

People are nice and the It doesn't take long to get done plus the pays better than the competitors.

Most of the staff are awesome and very friendly and make the experience enjoyable

Been going here awhile and the staff is always amazing and helpful!

It's fast quick and easy I recommend coming if you're deciding on donating.

Great environment relaxing and light-hearted with great employees informative and very professional, I couldn't ask for a better place to donate plasma.

I love my experience at DB! Everyone is so professional and efficient. I LOVE IT HERE!!!

Fast and friendly. Staff is always very polite even when I'm grumpy

Great stuff. Nice clean areas and very patient

Db plasma is wonderful! The staff are very nice and helpful. The facility is clean and very well organized.

Was on hold for a hour and then they hung up on me. Absolutely ridiculous

It's a great place to donate!!! I absolutely love it there.

This place is a great place and very quick and nice and polite staff

Quick service and the staff are nice Relax on the beds while donating ??

People are friendly and it's very clean love it here

Staff is always friendly, phlebotomist are great. No complaints!

Enjoyed my first visit clean and safe environment

Great staff that actually cares, would highly recommend

Hey I'm Duane Jackson this place was fast and amazing

Very friendly staff. Top notch facility

Great place everyone is friendly. I will always come back

Great staff... I will recommend

Clean facility, friendly staff. Would recommend this location!

Super nice people! Always as quick as possible

It's cool and clean the staff are nice and fast

They are very , organized and the people are really nice

Today was great always clean and friendly staff

Lazy bums everyone except two of the girls have attitude problems AND THEY NEVER ANSWER THE DAM PHONE DONT BELIEVE ME YOU SIT ON HOLD FOR A HALF HOUR JUST TO GET HUNG UP ON

This is a great facility, and great team! Always upbeat and certified

Love This Place I would Recommend it for anyone looking to donate

Very pleasant & efficient experience, every visit

Great service and the staff seem nice

Great place better pay for people under 150.

Love this place and all the people that work there

Everyone is so professional, welcoming & accommodating.

Usually very nice and kind worker

Best plasma donation center I have been to. They have very good pokers and are friendly

Staff members are lovely and very professional

Amazing staffing fast times. Ty!

Very efficient, clean, and quick. Best donation spot in Akron

Friendly employees good atmosphere

Great staff fast and friendly!

Atmosphere is very peaceful, and they know what they are doing..

Staff is great an process moved fast

Very quick service early

Great place n professional staff

This is by far the best plasma location in Akron. Fast, friendly, and good!!!

Great staff and get great compensation for new donors

This plasma center does a great job nd the workers is very nice nd do a good job

Brodie is the man stayed over to help out and get people on with their day! Thanks Brodie

This place is helpful and the staff is great

I love this place fast workers

The people that work here are magnificant

Decent facility and the staff are great!

This place is very clean, and staff is very friendly.

Goes fast good service

Great staff was in and out in a jiffy

Always fast, friendly and helpful!

Great people I will be back

It's clean safe environment.

Great place , nice people

It's a great place to donate

Way better then the ones in Cleveland

A great place to go donate!!

This place is the best plasma place around. Pretty qiuck

Do the right thing and donate plasma. It helps others and yourself. Db plasma has friendly staff and they get u in and out

Great friendly staff !

Very professional and respectful!

Great place to get plasma done good people

Nice people. And thank you thank.

Won't be stabbed by anyone else!

Great place to donate in and out

Great service and people

Clean place kind people.

Good and friendly staff

Clean place and friendly people

Friendly and helpful staff

All the girls are always amazing

Sou does great poke

The best place in the city

I good group of people

Very friendly environment.

Their good and quick

It's a win win situation!

it is a good place to donate

Brodie and Candiy are awesome

Good and funny stafe

This place is the best donation place

Its good for extra income

Front lady rude and bitchy

Great Place To Donate

Friendly and knowledgeable phlebotomists!

They pay more then csl plasma

Great service and people

Great place.

Very respectful and professional

Down to earth staff

There great

It fast and quick

It was so easy

Friendly staff

Friendly and fast

Great place

Great place

People are all friendly and hard workers. Some days the wait is longer than others but I am very happy with this place!

I've been here just two times and went on Sat 6.28 for my 3rd. According to the Google information, 10am or earlier was the slowest time of day. However, I got there at 945am only to find parking lot full, the first waiting room full and the second waiting room in back full with very few people actually in the donation chairs. After waiting 55 minutes in the FIRST waiting room, I decided to leave. Had I stayed, it would have been at least 3 or 4 hours for the entire donation. Completely unacceptable!

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.