CSL Plasma

Usually pretty good, but understaffed during rush hour times. They were better when they 1^st opened. A lot of good people have left, and the staff lately seems slow. They are also lacking in experience with sticking your arm. I see them constantly helping each other with bad sticks. They have bruised me recently a few times. It is a nice new building, and everyone is super friendly. They do have a few good people, however they are not around a lot lately it seems like. I will keep coming and hope it gets better again soon.

Normally they are pretty fast. Tired of some of them blowing me off when I need help with something (checking in, I. e) it’s very unprofessional and plain rude. Other than that no complaints

This place makes donating plasma a very pleasant experience. Friendly staff. I have never done this before and make sure that you are comfortable. They have bonuses and drawings. This is a very clean place. Highly recommend this business.

I must say, I’m impressed. I had donated plasma off and on about 20 years ago, during my college days and in my early 20’s when cash was tight and I needed a bit of extra income. I appreciated the flexibility (I could go anytime during their open hours) vs. the commitment that would be required with a part-​time job.
Recently, I decided to look into plasma donation again as a way to «do something» for others, and to get some extra spending money for an upcoming vacation. I did a quick Google search and I was excited to find that there is now a location in Bloomington.
Upon arrival, I was immediately impressed. The location is large, well-​lit and very clean (a bit different from what I remember from their St. Paul location so many years ago). The process is quite efficient, and you can donate in roughly 45 — 90 minutes (thought allow 2.5 — 3 hours for your first donation so that you can go through the sign-​up and medical screening process). Also, for that first donation, be sure to bring 3 forms of identification (for me, I brought my driver’s license, my social security card, and a piece of direct mail that had my name and address on it), and I think one of those IDs must be your social security card and another must be a state-​issued photo ID. Also, if you have donated in the past under a different name, you’ll need to bring proof of the name change (I needed to bring my marriage certificate).
In terms of compensation, the payment incentives vary. But, currently, you are paid $ 50 for each of your first 5 donations, and you can donate up to 2 times in a 7-​day period. You are compensated via a Visa debit card that is loaded after each donation.
If you’re looking for a great way to do something for others while also making money, this is a great option. As the CSL Plasma website states, «plasma is the key ingredient for products crucial to treating patients suffering from a host of life-​threatening conditions, including hemophilia, shock or trauma, immune deficiencies, and other blood disorders.»