Octapharma Plasma West Columbia, SC

Donating at Octapharma Plasma West Columbia, SC

Octapharma Plasma West Columbia, SC is a Octapharma Plasma donation center at 1618 Charleston Hwy in West Columbia, SC. You can reach it on 803-454-9053. 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 6:30am at the earliest to 6:30pm 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.

Where this fits

See also all plasma centers in West Columbia, South Carolina directory and all Octapharma Plasma locations.

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