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United Blood Service

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

256 E Winnie Ln, Carson City, NV, 89706-2251

(775)887-9111

★★★★★3.5 (2 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 (2)

Historical community reviews restored from the original BloodBanker directory.

Trevor2012-08-01
★★★★★
The staff was very friendly and did a great job getting me in and out pain free and happy.
Janel2012-03-01
★★★★★
The last time I went the person who drew blood dug around in my arm with the needle way too long before hitting the vein. I had a sore lump in my arm for a week and my husband had a similar experience. I never have this problem with other blood draws. We won't go back to this location.