I went for several months a while back and I started back up again recently. I always referred…read moreeveryone I knew. I've always been treated very well and I greatly appreciate that. I'm having trouble getting conclusive bloodwork back this time but I'm waiting patiently to be able to return.Thank you to all of your staff!

I went to the Austintown location to switch from another plasma center. I donate twice every week…read more There is an ad on their site saying they pay 100-125 for the first 8 donations. They rudely let me know that was last month. I probably would have stayed but especially the male didnt want to be bothered. I consider myself their customer and should have been treated accordingly. Just not a very welcoming place!

MORTIFIED! That's what many people would be when publicly disclosing that they donated plasma for…read moremoney. I'm not those people. The process was pretty easy. Show up with a social security card, I.D., and proof of residence, answer some questions, watch a few videos, get your weight & blood pressure checked & you're in. The paperwork & videos are for first timers only & take about an hour. The plasma collection itself takes roughly another hour. Here's the process. You're seated in an upholstered reclining thing and a friendly phlebotomist inserts a port into your arm. The machine separates the plasma from the rest of your blood and gives you the balance back. The port isn't really painful, but it is a little uncomfortable. I was paid $100 for my time & plasma, which is well more than I make per hour at my job. This is an introductory rate, however, and the typical donation probably earns far less. How much less you ask? I don't know because the CSL website makes no mention of the typical rate. Closely guarded secret? Annoying. Afterwards: I didn't feel great. I was tired and hungry with a slight headache. Hangover isn't the right word for the symptoms, but it is def in the hangover family. No matter, a two hour nap took care of 90% of the feeling and I was 100% myself the next day. This is NOT something I'd recommend doing before work or on a day where you have important things to accomplish. Also, get there early and beat the rush. Unsurprisingly, regular plasma donors are NOT generally early risers. I'm going to do this again, as my next donation will also net me 100 clams for an hour sitting in a chair. After that, we'll see how far the compensation is reduced before I decide to return.

These people will find or create any reason to not pay you or do their job. Absolute waste of 2…read morehours only to be deferred for "wheezing". Everything else came back perfect. These people will use the most arbitrary excuses to simply not do their job.

I believe this is my 17th donation, and I've had nothing but great experiences here. The staff is…read moreincredibly friendly, and they've always gotten the needle in on the first try never had to be repoked. You earn $50 for your first visit of the week and $65 for your second visit during the same week. The whole process is simple and smooth, and I've never had any issues.

my sister and I have been going for a little over 6 months now and we love it! the staff are so fun…read moreand friendly. they make you feel welcomed and comfortable while donating. they you what you need such as saline, extra bandages, or a little ball to squeeze.

They do a great job here. The young woman who worked with me today was so good at what she does…read morethat I hardly felt the needle go in my arm.