Grifols Biomat USA Des Moines, IA

Donating at Grifols Biomat USA Des Moines, IA

Grifols Biomat USA Des Moines, IA is a Grifols donation center at 1223 6th Ave in Des Moines, IA. You can reach it on 515-244-0771. It opens 5 days a week — check the table for the day you plan to visit.

Who can donate here

Grifols asks that you are between 18 and 69 and you weigh at least 110 lb. 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 Sat, Sun. Across the week the doors are open from 8am at the earliest to 6pm at the latest. Check the table above for the exact day you plan to visit. Returning donors can usually walk in, but a first visit is best booked ahead.

Your first visit

Your first visit takes about 2 hours. It includes a health questionnaire and a physical screening. Later visits typically run about 60 minutes. Grifols pays onto a prepaid debit card, usually within a few hours of you finishing. It also runs a loyalty programme, 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

Des Moines has 4 listed plasma centers in total. Other companies with Des Moines locations: BioLife Plasma, CSL Plasma and Octapharma Plasma.

Nearby centers

• BioLife Plasma Services Des Moines, IA — 3333 SE 14th St
• CSL Plasma Des Moines, IA — 3420 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
• Octapharma Plasma Des Moines, IA — 2574 Hubbell Ave

Where this fits

See also all plasma centers in Des Moines, Iowa directory and all Grifols locations.

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