Plasma Donation

Bonfils Blood Center is a core part of Denver’s blood supply program. They have numerous convenient locations in the area, and have convenient hours.

DENVER WEST
13952 Denver West Pkwy.
Building 53, Suite 335
Golden, CO 80401
303.277.0426
Hours
Monday through Saturday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Denver (Lowry Campus)
717 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
303.363.2300
Operating Hours:
Monday through Saturday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday: Closed

HIGHLANDS RANCH CENTER
Parkway Center, Bldg. #2
541 West Highlands Ranch Parkway
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
720.344.3000
Hours
Monday through Saturday: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Sunday: Closed

LAKEWOOD
1050 S. Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood, CO 80226
303.936.7174
Hours
Tue, Thurs - 10am to 8pm
Wed, Fri - 8am to 6pm
Sat - 8am to 4pm

WESTMINSTER
960 West 124th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80234
303.920.1017
Hours
Mon-Wed - 7am to 7pm
Closed Thursday
Fri - Sun 7am to 7pm

How much does the center pay per donation? Nothing

How often can one donate at the center? The body replaces plasma so healthy individuals can donate as often as twice in a seven-day period, with at least 48 hours between donations. Whole blood must be every 8 weeks, to allow time for the body to replenish.

The types of donations:
Automated Donation - removing a specific blood component, such as platelets, plasma or red blood cells, and returning the remaining components to the donor. It is more efficient because than whole blood as it allows for the collection of specific components in larger quantities.

Autologous Donation- donation of blood for your own surgery. There usually is a fee for the processing of all units drawn. This cost covers drawing the blood, testing, and delivery to the hospital, and requires a physician’s order.

Directed Donation- donation of blood for a specific patient, such as a family member or friend, with compatible blood types. There is a fee for the processing of all units drawn. Donations must occur at least two weeks prior to the scheduled surgery, and require an order from the recipient’s physician.

What tests are performed prior to signing up?
Brief medial history, this can also be done on-line for a faster first visit. On the initial visit, a physical exam is done, and vital are taken and blood iron levels are assured.
On subsequent visits, a staff member will check your vital signs and ask some questions about your health since your last donation. In addition, your hematocrit and plasma protein levels will be measured.

How long does a donation take? First one about 2 hours, after that about 1.5 hours. Whole blood is about 1 hour.

Are there any upfront costs for the potential donor to enroll in the program (startup costs)? None

Advantages /Disadvantages /Uniqueness: many convenient locations throughout the greater Denver area.