It went fine for me .. no complaints :) tip: the place is cold and after ur blood is done pumping…read morein machine , you'll feel super super cold because of the saline going back into body! So take a small blanky or sweater etc First timer today. Walked in , worker said he'll be right with me and he was . Checked in, waited in waiting room(15min) or so not bad since not a lot are working but it ran smoothly . They checked my vitals, logged in fingerprint to use to agree to things on computer , poked my finger for blood sample to test if it's good to go.. then it's time to answer 100 questions on a computer .. then back to waiting room .. was called in shortly after by nurse .. she went over questions I accidentally answered wrong lol I was confused on answering the computer questions so read carefully . . You'll be asked description of tattooes/location and year u got them .. also with piercings . Cannot leave any out or else you'll be disqualified.. Nurse will do a quick physical on your body.. then go over some details like who referred you etc .. after you'll be taken to the line to wait for a bed . You'll only be picked once . They'll take a blood sample , then then hook u up to the computer to start. It's such a wierd feeling! Super nervous the whole time . You'll feel your lips wierd also like light weight or idk how to explain , was just wierd . That'll go away after a few minutes . Throughout the whole thing you'll need to fist your hand ( the computer will tell u when to do so) .

I am filing this complaint against BioLife Plasma Services after two extremely negative and unsafe…read moreexperiences at one of their donation centers. On my first visit, I was kept waiting for four full hours before being taken back. After the donation process was finished, staff left me connected to the machine for an additional 30 minutes with no explanation or assistance. My second visit was worse. The staff member inserted the needle far too deeply, causing a severe and painful bruise that lasted for days. The machine then stopped three separate times and had to be reset multiple times. After the procedure was finally complete, I was again left stuck on the machine for another 30 minutes while staff stood around talking about their weekends and fumbling with equipment, showing no concern for my situation. The center appears severely understaffed, and the employees present seemed untrained and completely uninterested in donor comfort or safety. After these experiences, I received a promotional offer for $150. When I attempted to redeem it, I was told I was ineligible. It is clear that BioLife sends out these unclaimable offers regularly to lure donors back in, which feels deceptive and misleading. These incidents have left me concerned about the safety and quality of care at BioLife. Improper needle insertion, repeated equipment failures, long periods of being left unattended while connected to machines, and untrained staff are serious issues. I strongly advise anyone considering plasma donation to go elsewhere.

From a business standpoint it makes no sense to staff only one nurse on the weekends. Knowing that…read moremost people work during the week, and taking off for multiple hours usually is not an option. Even if it's having a part time nurse on top of the full time one on the weekends; a better business model is needed. Losing out on business because you refuse to staff accordingly is absurd.

Because of my health I have given blood a lot in my life for testing and sometimes you bruise and…read moresometimes you don't. But omg they hit the wrong vein so you're never going back That's so sad that you have to be like that. People like me I use 400 people a month plasma to keep my health. So thank you for the people that do donate and don't cry about it I appreciate you a lot because 400 people donating is quite a lot for me to live a good life and be healthy as I can be.

Terrible experience as a first time donor, I called ahead to ensure I'd be okay to arrive at the…read moretime I did. Then when I got there, I was told my an armed security guard they weren't accepting anymore people. Then one of the nurses was kind enough to say they'd honor what I was told on the phone, however, that was not the nurse who needed up working with me. That new nurse was rude and was unpleased to see me there, and this was my literal first time there.

I wish I could give it a lower rating. I had an appointment at 1pm as a new donor. I even called…read morebefore I arrived to make sure that I would be seen. After an hour drive to the High St. location, I was told that no new donors would be seen the rest of the day. I immediately drove to Bio Life and was accommodated without an appointment. I will never ever return to CSL.

Very fast processing time!! They have the system perfected. And the staff are great too. Dorcas…read moreespecially is always hard-working and friendly.

They close up without notice and when they are open it takes forever to donate. I have been coming…read morefor a year now and it has always been bad but recently it is really bad

This is the main office in Columbus, and I guess I figured it would be a busy place to give blood…read more It's not, at least, it wasn't on a Monday. Small blood drive area upstairs, a steady stream of people but only a couple of us at a time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I did the fast-pass thing online and that does save some time, but there are still a lot of questions here, plus blood pressure, etc. Did the power red for the first time. A little slower than a regular donation, because it pulls blood out and separates it, then rehydrates you. So maybe helps recovery time. Still sat and had a snack afterwards, just in case. If you are able, this is a simple, easy thing to do that helps a lot of people. Plus you get a snack, and usually a gift like a t-shirt, gift card, etc. I do it because my dad did, and then after 9/11 it felt like my duty to help. Plus blood drives at work meant an hour break!

I started volunteering with the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus over two years ago. In that…read moretime I have had the opportunity to honor First Responders, Veterans, and Volunteers through the 2018 Heroes Gala. We honored outstanding people who went above and beyond to help their community in their chosen field. One of the most fun events I participated in was the Sound the Alarm program in which we tested and replaced smoke detectors throughout the Greater Columbus area. This was a great opportunity to volunteer in a small group, meet amazing people, make new friends, and help to make sure our neighbors were protected and had plans to evacuate their home in case of a fire. I am currently working with the Recruitment Team to bring awareness to the various opportunities the Red Cross has to help alleviate human suffering. Whether it is by volunteering as a Blood Donor Ambassador, working at Blood Drives, or volunteering to drive in our Blood Transportation area, it allows people to be a part of helping to save countless lives. There are also opportunities in Disaster Response and Relief to help be the best part of a person's worst day. From major natural disasters to a home fire in the middle of the night, these dedicated volunteers are always ready to respond. I am honored to play a part in recruiting new volunteers and seeing them flourish and gain a sense of satisfaction by helping. The American Red Cross of Greater Columbus is an amazing organization and I am so glad that I began to volunteer and know that I will continue to volunteer for many years to come.

This is the best plasma place in columbus. That's not saying much though…read more Your first five donations pay well. 50, 75, 50, 50 and 75. Then it's 25 and 45 in the same week, if you weight 175 lbs or more like me. The staff is great, and the time it takes isn't bad. The bad side? The kiosks you use to sign in are more time consuming than other places. The bathrooms are gross. And they pay you on a pay card which most places do...

I have been calling a couple of these places one a week for two months now and have yet been able…read moreto talk to a person. yes they pay decent, but forget about calling them.

1 hr in the lobby ... just wasting time another 30 minutes…read moreto get vitals Another hour to get connected Do the math ...

The staff is nice if if you kiss their ass. They never answer the phones, and the cleanliness of…read morethe lobby is extremely questionable

friendly staff, for the most part. the machines, on the other hand, keep saying, "no flow." and the…read moreemployees have to come over, when you can get their attention, to fix the problem. make sure to wear or bring a warm coat, cause, baby, it's cold inside.

The wait times are usually unbearable. Most of the people there are pretty nice, but you can tell…read morethat they're overworked and stretched thin & there aren't enough of them to help all of us coming in. It's a real problem, and I don't think anything has been done about it.