Is donating at American Red Cross Blood Services paid or volunteer?

American Red Cross Blood Services appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at American Red Cross Blood Services?

Based on the operator, this center collects whole blood, power red (double red cells), platelets, plasma. Availability can vary — confirm with the center.

Do I need an appointment to donate?

Many centers prefer or require an appointment. You can usually schedule through American Red Cross.

American Red Cross Blood Services

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

17800 Newhope Avenue, Suite A, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708-5429

(800)-448-3543

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★4 (5 reviews)

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Before you go

✅ Bring a photo ID and a list of any medications.
💧 Hydrate well and eat iron-rich food beforehand.
😴 Get a good night's sleep; avoid heavy exercise right after.
🕒 Set aside about an hour (about 1 hour (10 min in the chair)).

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Donor reviews (5)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Alaina Martinez2014-05-13
★★★★★
American Red Cross is very concerned on the good health and making blood donation a positive experience. If you 17 years old and weighing at least 110 pounds then you are eligible to donate blood.
Blood Donation Guru2010-10-21
★★★★★
Updated Information about American Red Cross Blood Services in Fountain Valle, CA. Phone: 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) Whole Blood Hours: Monday - 12:00PM - 7:0PM Tuesday - 12:00PM - 7:00PM Wednesday - 12:00PM - 7:00PM Thursday - 10:30AM - 5:30PM Friday - 7:00AM - 2:00PM Saturday - 7:00AM - 2:00PM Sunday - CLOSED
NLokker2009-12-08
★★★★★
This is my go to blood bank where I'm a regular. I've donated at a few different ones because of drives or just being in the area. This one I find has the best and most cheerful nurses.
John2009-09-14
★★★★★
I have been donating regularly there for the past 2 years. The staff has been very friendly and are quite efficient. I am now considering also donating platelets every 2 weeks.
Kevin2009-08-28
★★★★★
I've been twice and found the staff and the facility to be first-rate.