Is donating at CSL Plasma Service paid or volunteer?

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CSL Plasma Service

Network operating

💵 Paid plasmaPlasma

9 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802-2029

(218)727-8139

Operator: CSL Plasma

★★★★★4.6 (10 reviews)

💵 Get paid to donate plasma. Plasma centers like this one typically compensate donors, commonly $40–$100 per visit with larger first-month bonuses. Rates vary by location and promotion, so confirm the current offer with the center.

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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 1–1.5 hours).

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Donor reviews (10)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Aaron2013-02-03
★★★★★
This place has been nothing but great. The staff is very considerable and caring, always asking how everything is going throughout the process. Grant it, some may be nervous about the 18GA (I believe) needle and what not, yet the staff does everything to help. I have donated here a few times, and had nothing but positive minded and hard working individuals exemplifying themselves to their best abilities here.
Andrew DeMars2012-07-29
★★★★★
I have donated at both places in Duluth in the past and can honestly say that while both are about the same on their time frames I prefer ZLB now CSL because they are willing to literally walk you through the entire process and help you in any and all ways possible to make the experience as swift and comfortable as possible. I'd like to add that I'm one of the many people whose veins aren't the easiest to hit but they make sure that they hit them upon insertion of the needle and don't just dig around with the needle inside you till they puncture the vein
unknown2011-05-14
★★★★★
Good place to donate at.Quick check in time, efficent workforce.The whole process usally takes an hour and a half.The downside you gotta pay for parking during the day and pay a fee with the card you get and that saline solution makes me poop.
Eric D.2009-10-05
★★★★★
I found the people at ZLB VERY friendly. They answer all my questions. They verify my identity every time. I hardly feel the needle when they put it in. They even have awards in addition to the money for frequent donors. Many of the staff are EXTREMELY professional.
Nikki2009-09-24
★★★★★
I donated here for the first time about a week and a half ago. I was nervous at first, in part because of how new the experience would be, and also because I've heard mixed things about donating. However, in the time I have donated - twice now - I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with the staff of this center. I got sick the last time I donated and they took care of me completely. I will not donate at any other place and will happily continue to visit this center and their compitent staff.
Anonymous Donor2009-06-30
★★★★★
If you have a problem with ZLB then go to DCI Mr. \_I want my insertion point covered\_ Guess what happens when you do that? You get an infiltration the size of the gauze before ANYONE notices it because they cant see it and a bruise all the way up and down your arm. Needles arn't covered to protect the donor. ZLB is an amazing place and their techniques and staff are truly the cream of the crop when it comes to plasma services.
heather r2008-11-05
★★★★★
ok, the guy ranting about the place and fake smiles, i don't think so. my first time there was a great experience, everything went really smooth and the people were great to me. i don't mind not having the insertion area covered and if you listened to them, they said you could wash the iodine off after you take the bandage off, i'm sure they don't wash it off right then and there because they don't want to irritate the area.
jane2008-07-25
★★★★★
to the person complaining about not having his area covered. Alot of people (like myself) don't mind that...so when you want it covered...why don't you...I don't know? ASK for it to be covered. I have had nothing but good experiences at ZLB plasma and they are really nice people.
Tyler N2007-12-30
★★★★★
Though ZLB compensates well, their smiles are fake and forced, and every corner they cut legitimate, but bothersome. I would like my insertion area covered during our little transaction, and a crew of pokers/stabbers that have been at it all day with the crowds ZLB gets must get tired, dangerous. In conclusion, it would be nice if ZLB increased its workforces, covered the needle-entry, and wiped some of that damn iodine off when i walked out. Yes, the saline solution is nice.
Matt2007-12-13
★★★★★
this place rocks WOOOO!!! NEEDLES!!!