Talecris Plasma Resources

My first time was last Monday. I was nervous at first. Only donated blood in high school and college. The place is very well lit on the inside and the staff is very friendly and approachable. They have a security guard. I was expecting to see druggies waiting, like I’ve been told from previous places. Surprisingly no. The process took a while since I was new but it was a good experience. I went back Thursday and it was a lot quicker. You do get paid. They give you a card and you have to activate it. The actual process of donating is super fast and easy. More people should donate.

Don’t waste your time here… It’s always something with this group. Their records somehow got messed up which of course ends up effecting the donor and how, when, or if they can donate.
There’s better places out there with better customer service and less attitude.

We have been here for 4 hours and have still not been back for a physical. Was not able to make an appointment online or over the phone because they did not answer after multiple attempts. There are definitely some nefarious types in here because they are talking about drugs they are going to buy while they are in here! Some people are chill and polite while others play with their phones on loud or talk loudly on the phone the entire time. The waiting room isn’t full and everyone is still waiting long times. This is definitely not a streamlined process.

I was a first-​time donor at this location. I made an appointment for my first visit and went in at 9am on a Saturday. It was well staffed and the waiting room was quite full (atleast 50 people). I was impressed with the screening process and the attitudes/​competence of the staff. Be prepared to answer a LOT of personal questions about your drug/​medical/​sexual history. The screening process is quite thorough. They DO prick your finger to check your plasma proteins during the initial interview, and they DO get a urine sample during the physical, which is immediately tested.
The waiting/​screening process and physical took about an hour and a half. Then the actual plasma process took me an additional 40 minutes… probably because I pumped myself full of fluids and played with silly putty in my hand as I sat there… so my fluid went through quickly. I guess it usually takes atleast an hour to collect enough plasma. They unhooked me, bandaged my arm, and gave me a receipt. I walked over to the ATM (which is right there in the office), punched in my pin, and got $ 50 cash.
The way the payment works is… the very first time you donate, you get $ 50. Then, the first time in a week that you donate, you get $ 20. If you go a 2^nd time that SAME week, you get $ 40. That’s probably to keep regularity of donors because every donor has to get a physical and have a file. They say if you go in the afternoons, that is the best time because most of the addicts go in the morning. Depending on the wait, the whole process will take ATLEAST an hour and a half, but plan on much longer if you see the waiting room is full.
The only down-​side to this location is the high number of addicts coming off the streets to get cash for their next fix. But if you can deal with the «clientele», this is a great place to sell your plasma. I was impressed with the professionalism and competency of the staff… and I’ll admit, I was quite suspicious. Just don’t take anything valuable. All you need is something to read or listen to, your social security card, and a picture ID with your current address.