How long do donations take?
Donations take about 60-90 minutes. However, for your first donation, please allow for 2.5 hours because of the registration and health screening, which is required for new members.
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I’m a returning member and the app won’t allow me to schedule more donations.
There are five possible reasons why this may be happening: You’ve already scheduled 2 donations in a rolling 7-day period. You’ve already scheduled the maximum number of allowable donations in your 30-day cycle. We outline this here. You’re ...
Do you take walk-ins?
In order to keep wait times down and ensure a smooth experience for everyone, all of our donors need to make an appointment before donating. Appointments can be scheduled from our mobile app where you can find a donation time that works best for you. ...
Can you explain how I get started? / How does this work?
All scheduling is done easily right in our app. When you come in for your first appointment, you will get registered, have a health screening and review some educational materials, and then give your first donation. For your first visit, I would ...
What should I take with me?
To ensure that your first visit goes smoothly, you will want to ensure you have a few pieces of documentation with you. The three forms of identification you'll need to bring to your first appointment are a Proof of Identification, Proof of Address, ...
How long do I have to wait to consume any alcohol after my donation?
We recommend hydrating after your donation. Since plasma is about 90% water, it’s recommended to drink extra fluids in the 24-48 hours following your donation, as your body replenishes and recovers. We advise waiting 24 hours after donation to ...