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!

Incredibly unpleasant experience. Very unprofessional, inconsiderate, and left me with a very bad…read moretaste in my mouth. I made an appointment and showed up on time. They were 40 minutes late taking me in, and then when I had left my photo id, not 5 minutes away, they refused to let me go grab it. I waited 40 minutes for an appointment I had scheduled, and they were unwilling to give me 5 minutes to grab my photo ID.

Donating blood is one of those civic duties I think everyone should commit to if you are able. I…read moreusually donate whole blood but occasionally switch to platelets, plasma or double reds if time permits. Vitalant (previously Central Blood Bank) is spread across the Pittsburgh region and I've donated at many of their centers. The Cranberry location has a wonderful staff and their process is fairly streamlined. I rarely can't find an exact date/time that I'm looking for and I've never had to wait if I have an appointment. Save yourself some time and fill out the donor questionairre at home before you arrive.

I couldn't take photos inside for privacy reasons but I will try to describe to invoke your own…read morevision. My very first visit and first donating plasma anywhere. It is huge, efficient, clean, organized, and filled with happy-seeming employees who are eager to let me, the first timer, know each step of the way how it works. I came in, no appointment, but prepared because of their website to have ready my social security card, my gov issued ID, and a utility bill proving my address. I got my veins checked, watched a video of the ins and outs, answered 65 questions at a private kiosk to vette my donating status, got weighed, blood pressure taken, finger pricked. Even an annual physical done (all clothes on). Whew! Then I was deemed donor worthy and got to donate. If you are already a platelets donor you will be one-up on the process for the most part with some differences. Apheresis (they say smaller needle) bit takes less time. That part took me about 30 minutes. Unlike platelet giving where they give you a warm blanket, you can bring your own jacket or blanket here. Every single staff member, and there were many I interacted with, were cordial, professional, and just plain nice. Oh. And you get paid not for your plasma but for your time. Yeah. I'm onboard.

I would recommend the CSL plasma located along Williamson Penn highway in wilkens township to…read moreeveryone. The center is extremely clean and the staff is top notch. From the screaning staff, Sarah, Morgan and others. To the nurses Denise, Beth and others, to the office staff, Mandee, Jon, Tammy to name a few. Then to the staff on the donor floor, Jordann, Ray, Cheyenne, Carrie, Stacy, PK and others that are great at their job. Above all they are professional with a little bit of joking and laughter amongst all. And that alone helps keep it lively and not feeling like your in a doctor's office. I enjoy a little laughter after a hard day of work or in the morning before you go to work. The only thing is some times I wish there were a few more people to help when it gets busy. So if you are thinking about starting to donate I highly recommend that you give this location a shot, believe me you will not regret it. New doners give yourself some time it usually takes a little longer for the first donation so I would recommend going between 8am and 3pm. After that you can go anytime on your two donation days. Stay away from fried foods and dairy the day before and the day of the donation and drink plenty of water the day before and day of. The more hydrated you are the quicker your donation will be.

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.