Is donating at New York Blood Center paid or volunteer?

New York Blood Center appears to be a volunteer blood donation site — donations are unpaid and go to patients in need.

What can I donate at New York Blood Center?

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 New York Blood Center.

New York Blood Center

Network operating

♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

2500 Marcus Ave, Lake Success, NY, 11040

800-933-2566

Operator: New York Blood Center

★★★★★3.3 (3 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 (3)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Jeremy2012-11-05
★★★★★
Platelet donation this past weekend. Staff was professional and well organized. Very clean and well run operation. Terrible television channel selection early Sunday morning.
Anonymous Donor2012-02-10
★★★★★
This site has not responed for over a year, still active?
chan joseph2011-04-19
★★★★★
How about the operating schedule posted on this site or at the front door?