Is donating at Portsmouth Blood Plasma paid or volunteer?

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

What can I donate at Portsmouth Blood Plasma?

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).

Portsmouth Blood Plasma

Network operating

💵 Paid plasmaPlasma

1221 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA, 23704-2121

(757)393-1200

Operator: Grifols (Biomat USA / Talecris)

★★★★★1.5 (4 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 (4)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

ew2010-07-25
★★★★★
none of them have customer service skills they all seem like they didn't want to be there. Nobody was friendly at all will find another center to donate at
Anonymous Donor2010-03-05
★★★★★
Worst experience ever i have donated at other places and know the difference techs were not friendly seemed to be bothered that people werer coming in to donate a lot of employees standing around joking and playing instead of helping customers and the so called assistant manager what a joke she was right along w/techs
Anonymous Donor2008-07-25
★★★★★
i have been there three times,and two of them were very unpleasant,it seemed that the people working there,did not want to be there,and twice they blew out my veins,and i am not an addict,so it was because of there carelessness,i will never go back,but on the other hand there were some very pleasant people that work there
tm2008-05-13
★★★★★
I never scene a place that uses just techs. you have the worst customer service. and you should really have tums for in case some one has a tingley tongue. I probably will never go back.