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Las Vegas is not only know for the gambling, and vice, but also of a generous donation of life giving blood,
and the Las Vegas United Blood Centers.

United Blood Services
4950 West Craig Road Suite 3
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 645-3900

United Blood Services - East
3935 East Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 438-9850

United Blood Services - Northwest
4950 West Craig Road Suite 3
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 645-3600

What can you donate: Blood, Plasma, Platelets, White Cells

Operating hours:
Monday and Tuesday 8-7
Wednesday & Thursday 11-7
Friday 8-6
Saturday 7-3
Sunday 10-4 not always open on Sundays

Payment to donor: none

How often can you donate: You can donate a single unit of blood - every 56 days. You can only donate a double unit of blood - every 4 months. When donating plasma - jumbo draw – you can donate every 28 days, and regular plasma twice a week when donating Platelets you only have to wait 3 days, and when donating white cells it is unknown how often you can donate.

What tests are needed before donation: You are given a hematicrit- blood iron levels are also taken. An intensive medical questionnaire as well as basic vitals likes pulse, blood pressure and temperature.

How long does donation take:
When donating a single unit of blood - 1- 1 1/2 hrs, and donating a double unit of blood takes 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hrs.
A plasma donation takes up to 1 hr.
When donating platelets, makes rue you have at least 3 hrs.
Set aside a whopping 5 plus hours if donating white cells.

Up front costs to donors: 0

Advantages of Program: The whole donation process is automated where possible, making this go smoothly and quickly. They also do all blood products.

Disadvantages: The centers are always packed.


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