I don't usually think about blood donor rooms in a hierarchy, probably because many of them look…read morealike. However, this one is a cut above. They had better snacks and magazines. The ambiance was more like a doctor's office in a nice neighborhood and it was just plain larger and cleaner than many I have seen.

100 percent they are professional and diligent with providing the best care to the patientsread more

Take forever workers walk past you they talk bout personal life unprofessional. They don't care…read moreunless they personally know you. worst place you'll be waiting forever.

Bad business Angie bruised up my arm now I can't donate. So disappointed. Dont go there unless u…read morehave no other option

Do not donate. After donation fainted and incurred $12,000 worth of damage to face and teeth, csl…read moreplasma refuse to give insurance info or make it right.

CSL is a place that they treat people respectful they honest they always talk to you goodread more

They are so friendly here. Comfy chairs and great staff! my favorite place to donateread more

I donate blood or blood products 2 or 3 times a year. Recently I donated whole blood at the…read moreVitalant donation center in Lincoln Park. The entire procedure takes about 1hr. but the actual donation takes 15 minutes. A whole blood donation is used primarily for trauma patients and those undergoing surgery. In the past I have donated platelets (cancer, blood disorder. open heart & transplant surgery patients), plasma ( used by serious burn & those with blood clotting issues) and power red (sickle cell, anemia, trauma and surgery patients. I was alerted to a severe blood shortage by email. To donate blood go to Vitalant's online site to find a Vitalant near you and schedule an appointment. I have an account set up with Vatalant and receive points toward reward cards. You begin the process by checking-in at the front desk. Your are handed a tablet with a touch screen to answer a series of questions. Step two involves having your answers checked and your vitals checked. Step three is the actual drawing of blood or blood parts. The staff is well trained with protocols which assure that your donation is correct and excuted properly. While donating you are constantly monitored to ensure your comfort and safety. They are very experienced at inserting the needle efficiently and painlessly as possible. After donating they have a snack bar set up and suggest you have a snack and drink before leaving.

The office and staff were very good, and it was clean. Location not well labeled, but the issue I…read morehad was with the company and the app. I had received an email stating they needed donors (see attached) and until x date they were offering $40 gift card and a shirt. Once I donated, I never received any email or app notification, but since then I receive at least 3-4 calls a week soliciting for blood or plasma and they come from all different phone numbers in the tri state area and can't be blocked. Seems like false advertising for the rewards and although I have called and sent 3 emails since then, and its been weeks, still no response, call or a gift card of any sort. I would hope if there was an issue with the app or their database, they'd at least let me know. At least the Blood Center of NJ provided what they offered.

My brother told me about this place. I figured I would give it go because it was for a good cause…read more When you first get there you are "expected" to read and watch videos on their mission and the potential risks. I say expected because everything is automated. You have many things to watch and read. When you go through the process they read it to you anyway to make sure you know what's going on. Everyone was nice and informative. You have to have nice and plump veins in order to donate. I was in and out. On your first couple of times being there they tell you to just cut the line. It's a courtesy. I spoke with someone was "in front of me" and they knew. However, everyone there is trying to make some money. Interesting experience. No trouble. Obviously no pictures because of their policy.

so this location is supposed to be open Monday through Friday until at least 7 PM. for the past few…read moremonths they have been closing early without letting people know. If they do let people know, It's on a piece of paper at the office but if you get out of work at 5 and you plan to get there at 6 because they close at 7, you won't know that until you arrive. The gas is already wasted, the time is already wasted. they close early on Saturdays around 2pm, but lately they have been closed in general on Saturdays. There are a lot of people who donate because they enjoy donating, but they also need the money. They are able to put out a notification on the CSL plasma app. They do that occasionally but nowhere near enough. The service is fast when Kevin is working, and Ten was really cool, but she left. There are definitely a few people here that are incredibly nice and take care of you fast and efficiently. The phlebotomist in the back are nice and fast. I never really have a problem. They just need to fix their hours and hire more employees.

What more can I say about this American Red Cross. I have visited here very infrequently over my…read more15-plus years living in this area. I typically go to drop off clothes and shoes in their bed for donations. I have had occasion to go inside and interact with the staff. A few years ago I went inside to inquire about first aid training. It just so happens the guy asked me was I teach him. I thought he was psychic can I said yes. But he told me the reason he asked is because they give a discount to teachers. At the time I think it was $15 total price. Don't quote me on it. Other than that is long-standing always serves the community and I'm glad to see that it has been a Mainstay after all of my years in this area.

I almost never leave reviews but I had such an amazing experience with the nurses at this Red…read moreCross. This was my first time donating blood and everyone was so kind and helpful informing me about the process of donating. I ended up getting very nauseous and faint the last 20 seconds of my blood being drawn and one of the nurses held a bag for me while I was sick. He was so kind and made me not feel embarrassed or ashamed, and assured me that getting sick after your first blood draw is common. (I think his name is Mark) but him and the rest of the staff truly made what could have been a negative experience into a positive one. :)

Best place for donating blood!! Great friendly staff, comfortable reclining chairs during the draw…read more Clean facility, Michelle was excellent, she explained everything and got my vein quickly and pain free! ( little pinch) in and out in 45 minutes total, about 10 minutes of actual blood donation!! Nice treats and water for post draw snack!!!