What can I donate at American Red Cross Blood Services Columbia Donor Center?

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 Columbia Donor Center

Q: Is donating at American Red Cross Blood Services Columbia Donor Center paid or volunteer?

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

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Suite G-4, Columbia, MD, 21044

(800)-448-3543

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3.2 (6 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 (6)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Blood Donor2013-09-14
★★★★★
I agree with the commenter who said that this center is inconsistent. I donated 7 times successfully, but that was six years ago. I have returned a few times since, and every time the staff is rude or incompetent and they continue to ruin my donations. Today when I asked the worker if she was a volunteer or paid she arrogantly replied, _Oh you couldn't get me to volunteer to stand around and draw your blood all day._ Then she stuck the needle through my vein instead of in it - after she had already taken a fair amount of course. I'd go somewhere else if I were you... I'm definitely not returning. Not for whole blood anyway.
CherylL2012-06-02
★★★★★
ONE Complaint - The Columbia Donor Center's phone answering machine is always full, so I have been unable to leave a message saying I can't make my appointment. If I call the Red Cross directly, and it's early, their answering service can't notify my donor center. There is no way for me to let you know I won't be able to make it... SORRY. I TRIED. Cheryl L
Gary Sievers2011-11-29
★★★★★
Have been a donor there for over 20 years. The staff is very inconsistent, sometimes good, other times indifferent to donors. They really don't seem to think donor's time is valuable.
Richard2011-11-15
★★★★★
I give platelets about twice per month. Very friendly staff for platelet donations. They try hard to take care of you.
Cheryl2011-02-11
★★★★★
I'd say for 90% of my platelet donations, the Columbia donor center and staff have been phenomenal. Courteous, friendly, efficient, attentive... 4.5 Stars from me!
karin johansen2010-10-22
★★★★★
I had a 6 a.m. appointment, but the doors to the building were locked _ the staff were not prepared to start. After ~10 mins, there was some type of temperature problem identified, and they weren't allowed to start handling their customers. Very disappointed. Don't give 6 a.m. as an option if the place isn't ready!!!