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

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♥ VolunteerWhole bloodPower RedPlateletsPlasma

1503 Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA, 70506-3049

(337)235-5433

Operator: Vitalant

★★★★★3 (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.

alicia perry2012-11-15
★★★★★
I am not a donor. I received blood from this location in August . I had a total of 18 units of red blood plus 17 units of other . I just want to thank the people that work there an most of all the people who donated if it wasn't for them I wouldn't be alive today. Forever Thanks Alicia Perry
Billy G. Smith2011-05-02
★★★★★
on line to simply check when i'm elidgible to donate again. could not find place to enter donor card no. you people need blood maybe you need to try using your own system!!!