Is donating at Biological Specialty Corp paid or volunteer?

Biological Specialty Corp appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at Biological Specialty Corp?

Based on the operator, this center collects whole blood. Availability can vary — confirm with the center.

Do I need an appointment to donate?

Many centers prefer or require an appointment. Call ahead to check whether walk-ins are accepted.

Biological Specialty Corp

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♥ VolunteerWhole blood

22 S 4th St, Reading, PA, 19602-1004

(610)375-9862

Operator: Biological Specialty Company LLC dba BioIVT, LLC

★★★★★4.9 (7 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 (7)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Jasmine Clark2014-06-10
★★★★★
If you want to donate plasma to help others in need, you will go through a screening process beforehand to make sure your blood is healthy and safe. Let's start to donate plasma.
J. Jackson2011-01-18
★★★★★
Loved the experience and especially the staff. Three in particular the guy and the two girls in the back were the best. I got sick and they made me feel at ease and they talked me through it. I also got a pineapple soda woot woot. Will definately go back!!
kathleen d kline2011-01-09
★★★★★
I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE ANY OPENINGS FOR PHLEBOTOMIST? I HAVE 9 YEARS EXPERIENCE, LIVE IN HAMBURG, PA BUT WORK IN FRACKVILLE, PA. I'M TRYING TO WORK CLOSER TO HOME. PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU NEED SOMEONE THAT_S GOOD. MY NUMBER IS 484-660-3349 OR 610-780-2497. THANKS SO MUCH AND I AM SORRY THAT THIS WAS MY ONLY WAY OF CONTACTING YOU. KATHY KLINE
Tmoney2009-06-30
★★★★★
I went there maybe a month ago and waited for maybe twenty minutes then it took about half hour for everything else. Everybody was polite and nice. So basically 20 bucks for an hour of my life an no real work. I def. recommend this place.
kirsten2009-06-10
★★★★★
The staff is great there. They get you in and out quick and its a great place to donate. I have never had a problem.
tony s.2009-03-11
★★★★★
Hi, ha i have been there many times, and yeah its nice, you notice alot of scum come threw, but i guess im not better than them, the medical staff is very polite and nice, and i have never had any problems. 5 stars
Adam D.2008-11-10
★★★★★
I have not been there, but I called. I gave them a 5 because they are one of a very few places that will compensate for whole blood donation time. About time our time was valued. For plasma donations, they pay $25 for the first of each week and $35 for the second. For whole blood, they pay $20 (limited to once every 8 wks)