Plasma Donation

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Plasma Donation in NYC, by Borough

Need a little breathing room in your budget? Plasma centers compensate eligible donors for their time. Here are NYC locations to start with, plus the questions to ask before you spend subway fare getting there.

Call first. Confirm the location is accepting new donors, its hours, whether you need an appointment, which documents you need, and the current payment schedule. Center rules and offers change. Locations below were checked September 28, 2026.

Manhattan

The Bronx

Brooklyn

Queens

Staten Island

We could not verify a paid plasma collection center on Staten Island for this update. Check the HHS plasma center finder and nearby borough listings before traveling. Call to ask whether the center accepts your ZIP code.

The call-ahead checklist

  1. “What documents do I need for my first visit?” Ask about photo ID, proof of current address, and proof of Social Security number or other accepted identification. Requirements vary by center.
  2. “Are you taking new donors, and do I need an appointment?” Ask how long the first visit takes and when the last new-donor check-in is.
  3. “What is the exact pay for visits one and two?” Ask for the entire new-donor schedule, return-donor rates, bonus requirements, deadlines, and any pay-card fees. Some promotions pay different amounts on different visits; do not assume the second visit always pays more.
  4. “When does your bonus week start and end?” Ask which two days fit both your schedule and the center’s eligibility and bonus rules. U.S. guidance allows no more than two donations in a seven-day period, with at least two days between donations; the center will confirm your dates.
  5. “What screening do you do, and what could defer me?” Expect a health history and checks such as pulse, blood pressure, hematocrit or hemoglobin, and protein. Donated plasma is screened for infections such as HIV and hepatitis. Ask the center how it handles medications, substances, and any drug testing; do not assume every location uses the same test.

Prepare for the visit

Eat, hydrate, and sleep

Have a meal and drink water before going. Avoid alcohol the night before so you arrive rested and hydrated. Follow the center’s specific preparation instructions.

Ask about low iron

The finger-stick check commonly measures hematocrit or hemoglobin, which is not the same as an iron-level test. Do not take half an iron pill two hours before a visit to try to change the result. If you have been told your iron or hemoglobin is low, ask a clinician about testing and whether a supplement is appropriate.

Plan the trip

Bring your documents, allow extra time for your first visit, and confirm when payment reaches your card. If you feel unwell, call the center before traveling.

This page is a practical starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility, payment, or medical advice. Confirm details with the center. Sources: Olgam locations, BioLife New York locations, HHS plasma guidance, and Grifols first-visit documents.

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