*Note: Eligibility criteria may vary by center. Check with your local facility for specifics.*
First-time donors will typically need to complete a medical history questionnaire and undergo a brief physical exam, which may include vital signs and blood tests. Some individuals may be temporarily or permanently deferred from donating based on health or other factors.
*Note: Deferral policies vary by center. Confirm with your local facility.*
*Note: Documentation requirements may differ by center.*
*Note: Preparation guidelines may vary by center.*
*Note: Policies, compensation, and procedures differ by center. Contact your local facility for details.*
1558 Brittain Rd
Akron, Ohio 44310
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!
Plasma donors can get disqualified for a list of different reasons, which may result in a temporary or a permanent deferral. Common reasons people get a temporary disqualification may include being dehydrated, taking certain medications, getting a tattoo within the last 4 months, or being pregnant in the last 6 months.
Donating plasma can get busy with donors and long waiting times. To donate plasma faster, choose a plasma center that allows you to book an appointment online and take your health screening questionnaire remotely from home. Additionally, call your local plasma center and ask for the least busy days and times of the week.
Most phlebotomists recommend that you take a day off from working out or lifting weights on the same day as your plasma donation. Instead, take the day to rest, eat well, and drink plenty of water after your donation.
Plasma donors are legally capped at two donations per week or 7-day period, with at least 48 hours in between each donation.
Before your plasma donation, it's recommended that you drink plenty of water (4-6 eight-ounce glasses), and eat a meal with high protein and iron content. Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking on the same day as your donation.