Plasma Donation

Originally Sera care, this location is now called Biomat USA Inc.

Biomat has over 48 locations throughout the USA.

There are 2 locations in the greater Phoenix area:
Seracare Inc
4020 North 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 266-1616

Seracare Plasma Centers (now Biomat)
3529 West McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 272-3224

What is Donated: Plasma

Open Hours: The operating hours are
Monday Wednesday Friday 10 To 6
Tuesday Thursday Saturday: 8-4

Pay per Donation: They pay $20 first time donation and then $30 thereafter.

Frequency of Donation: Because of the unique way they take the plasma, returning the blood back to the donor, you can donate twice a week

Test Prior To Signing up: There are no tests prior to signing up. However, prior to donating they do at hepatitis, HIV 1&2, syphilis, drug screen for opiates, genetics test, & glucose iron levels.

Time Length for Donation: It takes about 2 hours per donation.

Upfront Costs for the Potential Donor? none

History of Center: They have 48 centers across the US. They used to be called Seracare but 2 years ago it changed to Biomat USA Inc. They are privately owned and operated.

Advantages: They get people in & out quickly with their state of the art equipment.

Disadvantages: The plasma donated at these centers in not used for relief use, but rather pharmacology and biological research to fight disease.

Uniqueness: They feel they get more people in & out in a shorter amount of time than other centers and that their equipment is more safety oriented than anyone else.