BioLife Plasma Services Bakersfield, CA

Name: BioLife Plasma Services Bakersfield, CA
Address: 4456 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, California, 93309, US
Telephone: 661-282-2416

4456 Ming Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309

BioLife Plasma Services Bakersfield, CA is a plasma donation center in Bakersfield, California, at 4456 Ming Ave. It opens 6 days a week. Below you will find its hours, contact details and what to bring to a first visit.

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Donating at BioLife Plasma Services Bakersfield, CA

BioLife Plasma Services Bakersfield, CA is a BioLife Plasma donation center at 4456 Ming Ave in Bakersfield, CA. You can reach it on 661-282-2416. It opens 6 days a week — check the table for the day you plan to visit.

Who can donate here

BioLife Plasma asks that you are between 18 and 65. The weight range is 110–400 lb. Donors also need to live within 40 miles of the center. You will also need photo ID, proof of your Social Security number, and proof of your current address. A tattoo or piercing in the last 4 months means waiting before you can donate.

When it is open

This location opens 6 days a week, closed Mon. Across the week the doors are open from 6am at the earliest to 7pm at the latest. Check the table above for the exact day you plan to visit. BioLife Plasma takes bookings through its own account system, so set that up before your first visit.

Your first visit

Your first visit takes about 2 hours. It includes a health questionnaire and a physical screening. Later visits typically run about 90 minutes. BioLife Plasma pays onto a prepaid debit card, usually within a few hours of you finishing. It also runs a loyalty programme and a refer-a-friend bonus, which can lift what you earn beyond the base rate.

Before you go

Drink plenty of water and eat a full meal in the few hours beforehand. Low iron and dehydration are the two most common reasons people are turned away on the day. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and fatty food on the day itself. Hours and requirements are set locally and do change, so it is worth a quick call before you travel.

How this center compares locally

Bakersfield has 4 listed plasma centers in total. At $900, the bonus reported here is the highest in the city. That is one report, not a guaranteed rate. Other companies with Bakersfield locations: Biomat USA, Grifols and Octapharma Plasma.