Octapharma Plasma Athens, GA

Donating at Octapharma Plasma Athens, GA

Octapharma Plasma Athens, GA is a Octapharma Plasma donation center at 1055 Gaines School Rd in Athens, GA. You can reach it on 706-410-1298. It opens seven days a week.

Who can donate here

Octapharma Plasma asks that you are between 18 and 70 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 7 days a week. Across the week the doors are open from 7am at the earliest to 7pm 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

Octapharma 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

Athens has 3 listed plasma centers in total. Other companies with Athens locations: Grifols.

Nearby centers

• Grifols Biomat USA Athens, GA — 233 W Hancock Ave
• Grifols Biomat USA Athens, GA — 3190 Atlanta Hwy

Where this fits

See also all plasma centers in Athens, Georgia directory and all Octapharma Plasma locations.

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