Is donating at Interstate Blood Bank paid or volunteer?

Interstate Blood Bank appears to be a commercial plasma center, which means donors are typically compensated. Confirm current rates with the center.

What can I donate at Interstate Blood Bank?

Based on the operator, this center collects 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 Grifols (Biomat USA / Talecris).

Interstate Blood Bank

Network operating

💵 Paid plasmaPlasma

8 South Main Street, Temple, TX, 76501

(254) 899-0304

Operator: Grifols (Biomat USA / Talecris)

★★★★★1.8 (5 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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via Grifols (Biomat USA / Talecris)

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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 (5)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Casey2014-07-28
★★★★★
Clean and professional. I only wish they were guaranteed to be open. There's no warning when their construction starts and I'm tired of wasting gas. Other than that its a good place.
Mitch2014-03-06
★★★★★
The manager was very nasty their was only to ladys at the jackson ms center that were very proffesonial. And i ask for their names. (Delores and Trudy). They need someone else to manage that place because the manager does not know what she is doing.
Anonymous Donor2012-01-27
★★★★★
Very Very Very Rude and disrespectful... They act like it's their money they are having to give you.
Elizabeth2011-03-10
★★★★★
Never come this this site very rude people here and ull never be able to give blood
Rick2010-11-22
★★★★★
The hispanic lady at the front desk was rude and did none of the things she said she would do. I will never go back.