BioLife Plasma Services Pittsburgh, PA

Donating at BioLife Plasma Services Pittsburgh, PA

BioLife Plasma Services Pittsburgh, PA is a BioLife Plasma donation center at 4801 McKnight Rd in Pittsburgh, PA. You can reach it on 412-536-8153. It opens 5 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 5 days a week, closed Mon, Sun. Across the week the doors are open from 9am 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

Pittsburgh has 4 listed plasma centers in total. Other companies with Pittsburgh locations: CSL Plasma and Grifols.

Nearby centers

• BioLife Plasma Services Pittsburgh, PA — 1763A S Braddock Ave
• CSL Plasma Pittsburgh, PA — 3470 William Penn Parkway
• Grifols Biomat USA Pittsburgh, PA — 12224 Frankstown Rd

Where this fits

See also all plasma centers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania directory and all BioLife Plasma locations.

Location details verified against PlasmaLedger's directory on 2026-09-01. Confirm hours with the center before travelling.