Indiana Blood Center is part of a regional consortium that secure donated blood and blood products…read morefrom volunteers and distribute to hospitals and medical centers to use for various medical emergencies and patient treatment regimens. IBC maintains several regional locations around the state, and extends donation opportunities through mobile operations and blood drives. I've given blood at various times in my life, but a few years ago when a family member needed a blood transfusion, it motivated me to become a regular donor. Donation options include whole blood, which is the fastest and easiest procedure. If you have more time, IBC also has apheresis procedure to collect platelets, double red cells, or plasma. Indiana Blood Center maintains a robust user interface on www.donorpoint.org where you can schedule donations at a blood center or blood drive. The staff are friendly and offer plenty of free snacks and drinks after a donation session.

From the owner: We are stronger together! Established in 1952 and based in Indianapolis, Versiti Blood Center of…read moreIndiana (formerly Indiana Blood Center) combines the strength of blood centers in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio with state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratories, physician services, and a world-renowned Blood Research Institute. Your blood will always stay local first, but now we will have even more access to rare and unique blood types to help meet the needs of Indiana hospital patients in need. Together, with you, we promise to continue our mission: we are a beacon of hope.

This was very hard for me. I really don't like needles and shots! I walked in the door and told…read morethem I needed someone who will be gentle with me. So why did I go??? I kept hearing my co worker talking about how her daughter's life was saved by a blood transfusion. She donates regularly for this very reason. I usually don't pick up when they call but this time I did and I booked my appointment on the spot. Everyone was very nice and patient with me. There was several signs with testimonials about how they were saved or their child was saved. So I knew I was doing the right thing. I won't lie and say it didn't hurt cause it did. But it was worth it if I am able to save a life. Did I mention the snack bar?? After your donation you are advised to sit and eat a snack before you leave. Consider donating......it can save a life.

Everyone here is very caring and attentive during the process! Highly recommend this location…read more Donating blood / plasma / platelets TRULY IS the gift that keeps giving!!!!

They take forever to a mf to get in the back of the line & shit and some rude it deserves a…read morenegative star

Be prepared to wait forever, they don't don't have a very good system of getting donors in and out…read morevery fast at all. You're gonna wait atleast 2-4hr if you are a new donor too btw.

First and foremost, you need to be aware of a few things…read more One: If you are a first-time donor, then you need to bring either license / state ID, your Social Security Card, and mail that is not addressed to a P.O. Box. Second: The first session takes over three hours. Third: Eat as much healthy protein as you can within an hour of donation or you may vomit. Now that these forewarnings are set, here is my experience so far. The facility I visit definitely has an A team and a B team. I haven't made it to the fourth donation because my arm is still sore. Not sure if I'll be returning.

For a business that relies on people donating their time and plasma, they do not seem to care how…read morethe donors are treated. From being rude to not seeming to have any type of expertise in inserting needles, this place needs an overhaul. The time spent plus the gas required to get there is barely worth the money paid. If I could give it less than one star, I would. Be prepared for anything. Long waits, rude employees, and, if you play your cards right, you may just see fights break out and even have police escort donors out of the business. I wish I were kidding. I'm not. Good luck if you choose to go here.

Staff members are rude and they treat people as if they were cattle and the advertised amount of…read moremoney that they say you can get is a deception clearly a marketing scheme just to get you in the door to get your plasma.

the staff at this location are very rude ! my tech didn't know what they were doing while getting…read moreme set up! while getting set up she left mid getting me ready 3 different times. another nurse came and i was told that it was in wrong. I then proceeded to wait in lobby and was told that I wasnt allowed to tell the person I was on the phone with what happened and they told me I had to end the call I do not recommend this location to anybody stay away !!!

I would like to share my positive experience with the blood donation process at Versiti Blood…read moreCenter in Carmel, and to encourage those who are able to consider donating soon. There is currently a significant blood shortage, making every donation incredibly impactful. The staff is consistently friendly and professional here, maintaining all necessary health and safety protocols. They also provide water, juice, and snacks to ensure you are well-taken care of after your donation. If you have the time, please consider scheduling an appointment or stopping by the center at 726 Adams Street, in the Boardwalk Shoppes to help make a difference!

First thing. This is a place to help save a life and the staff absolutely reflects why you are…read morevisiting. They are friendly and very experienced. The site is comfortable and always spotless. Ive donated for over 30 years and this is one of the nicest places I've been. Go here with confidence and trust to help people who need your gift.

It is very clean and well kept. For the most part all the workers do a good job...especially Kiera…read morePrice. Kiera does a great job. I am not a needle person but she does a great job when she sticks me. I would want her to stick me everytime! She is very professional and has a great attitude. Kiera Price does a great job!

This place is an absolute disaster. I have tried multiple times to donate and they keep giving me…read morethe runaround. They are always short staffed, rude, and unprofessional. After being there 4 different times, bringing them my drivers license, multiple pieces of mail, things from the BMV, social security card, and they are still trying to tell me that I need to just go ahead and redo the whole process. But refused to actually walk me through that process. Literally just waved me off like I was some bum off the street. So, even after all of that, I went in first thing this morning and the lady told me "it wasn't a good time" but then refused to let me know WHEN I could come in. She literally just didn't want to work. Acted like I was interrupting HER day. Like I was bothering HER. Haha smh. Place is a joke. I'd rather drive all the way to Indianapolis than to try that place another time. They treated me like I was stupid and like an inconvenience to their day. Very insulting and it's a shame these people can operate this poorly and still be in business. They.Do.Not.Care. And it shows!

I'm writing this after my 8th donation as a review of my overall experience. I am currently someone…read morewho has a lot of free time on my hands, so take that with a grain of salt. The staff have always been polite and are often friendly. They seem competent, though there were some inconsistencies. Of the 8 visits, 3 sticks had to be redone on the other arm due to an improper stick. I bruised after 4 of them. Sometimes bruises were considered passable, and sometimes the same bruises days later were enough for them to turn me away. That was dependent on the nurse who looked over them. I did pass out once, and was vocal about this after every subsequent donation so they knew to turn down my return. Wait times are always long. I think the longest donation visit was about 2.5 hours, my shortest about an hour and 15. On average, I would prepare to spend at least 1.5 hours here. This was fine since I go on my free days, but if I were working full time again it wouldn't be as doable. The benefits of donating (other than helping make pharmaceuticals for the company that's collecting) is pretty good. Monetary incentives for new patients are usually great. In other places I've donated previously, snacks and drinks are always available. That is not the case here, and they seem to only be available if you pass out. I was a bit bummed about this. Additionally, all they have for you to squeeze are old gauze centers which do the trick, but aren't great. Overall, I would say that if you're looking for some side money, are not super squeamish, and have plenty of time, I'd suggest going to BioLife.

I completed my first plasma donation today and it went incredibly smoothly!…read moreThe most notable thing is that every single staff member was incredibly sweet to me. Especially Marissa and Sam! They explained things really clearly and made me feel super comfortable for my first donation experience. I was also comforted by the extensive onboarding process; it was nice to know how legitimate this business is and how much they care about the safety of donors and patients. I had virtually no wait at all since I went early on a weekday morning. The whole process (including my physical exam and longer questionnaire) took about 2 hours. The plasma donation process itself took me 37 minutes, but they told me that it normally takes closer to an hour. I'll be going Friday afternoon for my second donation and expect that it may be a bit busier. Overall, great experience!