The last time I was here a few weeks ago, the experience was quite wonderful. Both parties working…read morethere were very professional and my donation was over in record time. I was here several months ago, and (it happened again when I recently visited) the laptop kicked me out when I got to a certain part of the questionnaire. Instead of just signing me back in, the woman seemed impatient, and without saying anything, proceeded to fill it in for me, asking me the questions. I thought that was condescending. Also, both employees were engaged in conversation with each other while I was there. I'm glad my experience this time was better, as I'd considered not donating there again, even if it was the closest location to me.

The staff are nice, friendly, and they make you feel right at home…read more The location is very clean and inside seems like it has been renovated to look more modern. I love the grey floors lol And the chairs in the waiting area are very comfy too. We had appointments so it was pretty easy. Walked in and were greeted. Went over the pre-donation questions like have you gotten a tattoo recently or been out of the country recently etc. Then we did the finger prick and were ready to go. My boyfriend went first, and they started pumping him for his blood lol Then they got me setup. My phlebotomist was great!!! I usually have issues with them finding my veins. Or I get told that I have rolling veins. Not this time! She came right in, looked at both arms and identified that I only have one "good vein" that could be used for drawing blood. She stuck in the needle and it was almost painless. I am used to getting pricked multiple times for them to "find a vein." I really appreciate that I didn't have to go through all that here. This is a great place to donate blood and help save lives! :)

Great staff, fast service, and a clean facility! Always professional and helpful.I recommend this…read morelocation to everyone.when visit they make feel like family

Excellent staff members that has made donor experience smooth. Wait times can be long, more than…read morehalf the time. Environment is clean.

Long time donor, first time reviewer…read more Honestly, I should have reviewed the good people at UCI Health Blood Donor Center many years ago. This is my bad. You see, I have been donating platelets here at close to a monthly basis for about a decade. I've lost count at the total number of donations, but I eclipsed the 4-gallon mark over a year ago. I am a lifelong Dodgers fan that was talked into a whole blood donation by a coworker at a UCI-run Angels blood drive event. I know - Dodger Blue at an Angels event. God forbid. But even wearing that Dodgers cap, I was warmly welcomed by the UCI crew on their donor bus. The bus was awesome, and the process went well, and they asked if I might want to donate platelets the next time. I had no idea, at the time, of the importance and necessity of platelet donations - even more than whole blood. They are used in many important ways for cancer and trauma patients of all ages, and have a very short shelf life; they must be used within 5-days. As the only certified Level I adult trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center in Orange County, UCI are always in need platelets and whole blood, especially now. So sure...take my Dodger blue platelets, please. (And yes, per my pic, there are Raiders platelets in that bag too.) I saw one complaint on Yelp about the phones not being answered here. Sometimes it happens when the place gets busy, and I have had to call in a couple of times before to get someone, sure. I wouldn't doubt that had that gentleman explained the situation and asked for validated parking, he might have received it. Maybe not in his case, I don't know, but I can confirm that the Blood Donor Center pays for your parking when you donate; even if your numbers aren't up to snuff and your donation is not accepted on that visit...they cover you. And they have some nice thank you gift cards or vouchers in appreciation of their donor's time as well. I don't do it for the free stuff. I do it because it's the right thing to do and it brings me joy, and this is a great place to do it. There is a very long list of good people who run the location, and I am certain to miss more than I will mention here, but kudos go to all, from the guy at the top, Dr. Tran, to the teams who take your donations, Mic Mic, Tina, Angelo, Alejandra, Axel, Joseph and Jeff, and those too who moved on but made the place great over the years, like Kim, Danny and Pam...they are all amazing, caring people, who appreciate their donors and treat us well. Special shout out to Ann Marie, who motivates donors to give their blood and platelets - she's always fun to talk to, despite her ill-advised sports allegiances. We are helping to save lives and these people facilitate that effort well. What more can you ask for? There are lots of options out there to donate your blood or platelets, and I have been to a few in my day, but this has been and will continue to be my go-to donor center. Book an appointment with them, in confidence, today. Thank you for your donation!

I just started to donate Platelets at the UCI Orange campus. I usually donate blood when the blood…read moremobile comes to my city. Blood mobile recommended that I should donate Platelets? Looked into it and was surprised just how easy it was to give Platelets! Plan on about an 1hr to 1.5hr to complete then process( If your first time add another 45 mins) But well worth it! They have you relax in a nice adjustable padded recliner. Your recliner comes with a small adjustable TV with head phones to watch a movie(They have a good selections of movies) or just chill. I personally bring my tablet. Please keep in mind you must keep both arms still during the process. Seen someone there had a finger mouse for his laptop, cool! After you are done with the process they have refreshments and snacks if you like before you leave. There is a great need for platelets donations! My final observation is. I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE AMAZING STAFF THERE!! THEY ARE SO FRIENDLY & EASY GOING, PROFESSIONAL & ATTENTIVE. Makes the whole experience from beginning to the end Easy-peasy!! I will definitely keep donating there on a regular basis! Thank you Team UCI-Orange Blood Donation Center

Ery organized. Quick and painless. I would recommend donating for cash. To date I have accumulated…read more580.00 in funds

Easy parking, friendly and efficient staff, nice clean facility. I plan on returning as soon as I'm…read moreeligible.

I've been donating blood for nearly 25 years, and at this point, I can tell how experienced a…read morephlebotomist is the moment the needle goes in. I decided to leave a special review for the American Red Cross Donation Center in Santa Ana because I was greeted with such a warm welcome and genuinely felt well taken care of by the skilled staff throughout my visit. Everyone was wonderful, especially the gentleman at check-in and the rest of the team. They were incredibly friendly, and it was obvious they had built great relationships with many of the regular donors. It felt like one big community, and I found that really heartwarming. It was truly a beautiful atmosphere to see. My work schedule is always unpredictable, so even when I make an appointment, I sometimes can't arrive on time. That's why I usually prefer walking in whenever possible. When I'm eligible to donate again in two months, this will definitely be the place I come back to. Best of all, the donation was practically painless, and the needle mark was barely noticeable afterward. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended!

I have been donating blood at this location for at least 2 decades. It's close to home, it's easy…read moreto make an appointment online, and the staff is very professional. This week, Randi was exceptional. She checked me in quickly, and when I asked for a blanket, she brought me a heated one! The current promotion is a long-sleeved t-shirt, and she asked for my size before bringing me one after I finished my donation. I was treated like a princess. The only downside of this location is that I don't get to see Peter anymore. I think he got a promotion (well deserved), but I miss his kindness and warm smile.

I was eager to call this place due to the high reviews. Its nice to know someone can come to your…read morehome and draw. I was hoping to have my littlest one drawn at home due to health circumstances. Unfortunately, my little one started to yell in the background when i made the phone call. I can tell and feel the blood guy annoyance and frustration. I understand my little one was yelling but for the same reason, i need someone to draw at home due to my little one health issues. I could feel his passive aggressiveness in the way he respond to me. He is not patient and is not friendly. If something like this triggers him, i can't even imagine when he draws. I wouldn't recommend to people or family who have children with health conditions or special needs. Or even toddlers in general who don't have special needs. In overall I am surprised he has high reviews.

I've had the pleasure of working with Andreh Aka, the blood guy, multiple times over the past two…read moreyears for myself, my son, and my daughter. It can be quite challenging, especially since my daughter gets very upset and anxious. However, I have to say that working with Andreh has been an incredibly smooth experience, particularly with my children. He has a wonderful way of connecting with kids, making them feel comfortable and relaxed. A big thank you to Andreh once again. Looking forward to seeing you next week!

Nothing more to say other than Hoag is amazing. Efficient, professional know their stuff, kind and…read morepatient

Part of the Southern California Blood Bank, Hoag Health Donation Center is a temporary location for…read moreblood donation inside Hoag Health Center on Sand Canyon. These are the same folks that ran the old Hoag Blood Donor Services (at Newport Beach) and mobile blood drives, and a new permanent Irvine location will open in a few months. There are 3 donor stations available in the temporary center, and each station is situated in its own room, comforting for those who want a little more privacy or have concerns with crowds. It's a breeze coming here from making appointments (lots of openings), checking in, prescreening, and donating blood. As with other centers, there's a refreshment area with water, juice, snack and cookies after donation. 5 star staff and 5 star experience with free wifi connecting to Hoag Guest.

As a bit of an update, I have been coming here for almost nine years. Donated many times. The staff…read moreis warm, welcoming and professional. They ALWAYS do their best to see that the donation process is smooth. Not every donation is simple and straightforward but they do their best to make it work. I have more visits scheduled and will continue to donate and be taken care of by this excellent team

I had a terrible experience at the Red Cross donation center on Newhope in Fountain Valley. I…read morearrived on time for my 12:30 appointment, completed the required questionnaire, and then waited with no direction. When I asked for help, the dark-haired woman at the front was short and dismissive in her attitude, told me I was "late," and said I'd have to reschedule because they were short-staffed. I came to donate blood (O+) and support a good cause, but left feeling completely disrespected. I won't be donating through the Red Cross again.

Excellent blood donation center in the city of Fullerton, conveniently located off of the 91…read morefreeway when you exit Harbor, and easy to find! Went here for the first time on Monday, 9/14/2026, to "give a life" and get a free Hello Kitty bag clip plush along with stickers. First I checked in with the nice volunteer and though I had an appointment at 6:30pm, I was 15 minutes late and had to wait my turn as a walk-in instead. I graciously waited and was able to be assessed with my hemoglobin and blood pressure. Corbin, was the American Red Cross employee who provided the free health screen and assisted me with the blood donation which took about 10 minutes and I felt fine. Walter was another American Red Cross employee who helped take me off of the donation table and he was very nice, well experienced and worked for 23 years at this blood donation center. I loved how we were given the Hello Kitty package and snacks as we waited 15 minutes to be cleared and ok to go home. Parking is free and the shopping center that it is located within felt very safe and clean. So for your next blood donation, choose the Fullerton Blood donation center for the American Red Cross and help save lives!

You have to ring the doorbell to enter and wait for an employee to check you in. The inside is…read moreextremely clean and well-maintained, but there was a homeless man outside the building that was harassing me. Thankfully, he was gone by the time I finished, which took less than an hour. I would suggest not making an appointment too late, but 6:45 PM was one of the only slots left for today (Monday). It is very cold inside, even though it's April, but I guess that's a good sign for the summer months. Although I do like donating at other places such as churches and schools, I wanted to see this donation center in person. It is nicely decorated, and whoever put everything together definitely put effort into the details. It looks so much more upgraded from the previous location. Richard M. walked me through the donation, and it was one of the best experiences I've had as a blood donor because he accompanied me the entire time. He was thorough, knowledgeable, skilled, and most importantly, personable. It was totally different from the last time where the employee wanted nothing to do with me and was just there to do her job, which I don't blame, but it's nice when you can connect with someone. Al started a new rewards program and have lots of information about it, and they have more brochures and flyers in the canteen area about the Red Cross in general. It is well-stocked, and there's even a sink and coffee, so you feel a bit more cozy and at home. I had a great first time, and it left such a positive impression on me that I hope to be back for my next donation. ^^

Pay it forward. Easy parking, clean place, friendly and efficient staff. Great place to donate,…read moreamazing people.

As a UCI alumna and staff member, it is awesome to have a donation center on campus! I try to…read moredonate once per quarter, and the staff is always friendly and efficient. I appreciate the gift cards and cupcakes they typically provide donors as well. Donate if you can!!