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

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(800)-448-3543

Operator: American Red Cross

★★★★★3.2 (6 reviews)

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Appointments: Online scheduling via American Red Cross
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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!!!