Is donating at Bloodsource Merced County paid or volunteer?

Bloodsource Merced County appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at Bloodsource Merced County?

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 Vitalant.

Bloodsource Merced County

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

382 E Yosemite Ave, Merced, CA, 95340-9100

(209)724-0428

Operator: Vitalant

★★★★★4 (4 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 (4)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Ronda2012-01-02
★★★★★
Superior service, excellent talent...easy sticks...no pain! Very good people skills. Thank you!
christine2011-03-16
★★★★★
they do not pay
Blood Donor Friend2011-02-18
★★★★★
Schedule a donation: 866.822.5663 Business Line: 209-724-0428 Phone: 866.822.5663 Website: www.bloodsource.org Twitter: twitter.com/bloodsourceCA Facebook: www.facebook.com/BloodSource
Jennifer2010-09-14
★★★★★
Very helpful on the phone. They only take plasma from men, as a recent medical discovery found that women's plasma, if she has had children, contains something that can affect the breathing of the patient that receives it. So they no longer accept plasma from women at all.