Octapharma Plasma Birmingham, AL

Donating at Octapharma Plasma Birmingham, AL

Octapharma Plasma Birmingham, AL is a Octapharma Plasma donation center at 222 Gadsden Hwy in Birmingham, AL. You can reach it on 205-453-7077. 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 9am 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

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

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

Nearby centers

• BioLife Plasma Services Birmingham, AL — 259 Lakeshore Pkwy
• CSL Plasma Birmingham, AL — 7509B Crestwood Blvd
• Grifols Biomat USA Birmingham, AL — 1129 4th Ave N

Where this fits

See also all plasma centers in Birmingham, Alabama directory and all Octapharma Plasma locations.

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