Interstate Blood Bank
5121 Delmar Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 367-5200
Hours of operation:
New donors:
Monday – Friday 8.30-2
Saturday 8.30-12
Regular donors:
Monday to Friday 7-3.40
Saturday 8-2
What is donated:
Plasma
How much does the center pay per donation?
The first donation you get $20, the $2 if it is done with in the first month, after that it is $15 and $20 in one week. However this all depends upon your weight, if you are less than 150 pounds you only get $12 and $17 per week of donations. If you are over 150 pounds you get $15 and $20 per week’s worth of donations.
How often can one donate at the center?
You can donate plasma up to two times in a seven day period.
What tests are performed prior to signing up?
New donors must have a driver’s license social security card or proof of residency. They conduct a brief medical history, and determine if you are in good health. Then they check vitals- temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, and check for iron level and protein level with a finger stick.
How long does a donation take?
On the first visit, the whole process which includes the physical exam and the plasma donation it usually takes about two hours. After that it only takes about an hour and a half per donation.
Are there any upfront costs for the potential donor to enroll in the program (startup costs)?
NONE
Advantages:
On the bus line.
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for the plasma donattion center in STL, MAKE SURE YOU GO EARLY EARLY EARLY EARLY!!!!!!!! they get SO crowded because of them being the only center in stl, and they stop taking new donors at 12pm
the info found here is wrong. call before going to this place.