Is donating at Central Blood Bank paid or volunteer?

Central Blood Bank appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at Central Blood Bank?

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.

Central Blood Bank

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

9365 McKnight Road, # 600, Pittsburgh, PA, 15237

(412) 364-2426

Operator: Vitalant

★★★★★2 (2 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 (2)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Marsha2012-04-28
★★★★★
They neglected to tell me I couldn't donate for 3 weeks since my iron levels were too low. Kept getting phone calls asking me to donate (they needed my blood type). Showed up a week later and wasted a trip, still ineligible to donate. If they so desperately need my blood, tell me when I am eligible to donate.
Susan2012-04-28
★★★★★
Staff are teenagers, not professional at all.