Is donating at United Blood Service paid or volunteer?

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

What can I donate at United Blood Service?

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.

United Blood Service

Verified active

♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

1125 Terminal Way, Reno, NV, 89502-2114

(775)329-6451

Operator: Vitalant

★★★★★3.3 (4 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 (4)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Susan Huckaby2012-07-23
★★★★★
Always friendly and a clean enviroment
Rita2010-09-19
★★★★★
Everyone seemed to be real nice..in good spirits.
Ian2009-08-06
★★★★★
Everyone was super nice!! I think Bill is grumpy..
Bill2009-06-11
★★★★★
Everyone seemed extremely grumpy.

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