Donating blood is easy and quick! This location helps make things smooth and you feel really…read morewelcome. We did a walk-in on our most recent visit as we weren't expecting my husband to get out early enough to make it during their Friday open hours (only open til 2 p.m. on Fridays). They were quick to greet us and very welcoming - they had no issues with the walk in. The location was clean and well-kept. The staff was thorough, but quick with everything so we were there for less than 30 minutes all in. They have private screening rooms for checking your overall health and eligibility. From there they offer you snacks / drinks in order to keep you happy during donation(s). The blood draw room is off to the left when you enter and there are several beds. There are a few TVs and they play mainstream shows that keep you distracted. Overall: A+ Donate if you can! You can help save up to 3 persons with EVERY donation. This location is super quick and easy to get through.

Oviedo office was unable to make an appointment; they told me to show up at 7am because…read moreappointments were locked. I arrived at 7sm & was glared at by the staff who told me I should've made an appointment. I explained that the Oviedo office told me thry were unable to make one for me because they were locked. I donated platelets & plasma. The staff rolled their eyes in despair when the machine would beep. It was a lot of work squeezing my fist repetitively for hours. Their sourness made it worse. They kept trying to take my remote control, finally in wanted to keep it & asked one to please get batteries elsewhere. It was not fun.

Zero customer service skills. I sat for over 30 minutes while staff hid in the back and no one came…read moreto speak to a full waiting room. No member of staff could say what was happening other than their systems were down. I asked for a manager who said I should stop asking questions (like did we have a time frame for any delay?) because it made her staff uncomfortable since they didn't know the answers: I said I had planned on a few hours but would like to know if I needed to reschedule. The manager shrugged. I called to complain and was rescheduled for another location. When I arrived and halfway thru the physical, I was told I was banned and all staff refused to speak further. If that's how they perform customer service imagine their medical skills!

I used to donate twice a week at CSL in San Diego, and the bar they set is way too high for BioLife…read moreon Good Homes Rd in Orlando. Yesterday was my first donation with them, and the first time I saw a trail of blood dripping down my arm within the first five minutes of the donation process. Another lan technician came by to switch the needle from the left arm to the right, could not find the vein the previous technician found, and my donation was ended immediately without blood being returned. No accountability, either...they just talked to me like it was MY fault while the other techs have zero customer service skills or professionalism; they were shouting at me from across the room and loudly talking amongst themselves about break time and weekend plans. I will not go back.

I love this location the staff everyone super funny you stay you help people and you get broken off…read morea little bit too little spending money

plan to be here all day or a t least 3--6 hours no matter what time you arrive the employees are…read moreslow and management does not care about the people who come in. management will sit and watch over 10-20 people waiting for hours while there are plenty of available stations. this is my first and last time coming to any octa pharma location. there is no care or appreciation for our contribution, nor our time.

Biomat USA I've been…read moredonating plasma with Grifols for years, hitting up centers all over the country during my travels, and I can confidently say the Biomat USA in Altamonte, Florida, is hands down the best one yet! The phlebotomists here are exceptionally skilled and friendly--they handle everything with precision and a genuine smile, making the stick quick and painless every time. Unlike some other spots where you're herded through like cattle and left waiting forever, this team treats you like a valued human being with a life outside of donating. They respect your time, keep things efficient, and even chat about local spots or whatever's on your mind. The facility is spotless, well-maintained, and equipped with comfy chairs and free Wi-Fi to make the process fly by. If you've donated elsewhere and been disappointed, give this Altamonte location a try--you'll see the difference immediately. Highly recommend for both newbies and veterans like me!

I agree with a lot of the other 1-star reviews here. This location is awful. The staff is VERY…read moreunprofessional and slow. My very first visit there, the phlebotomist whom everyone said was the best one on staff stuck me, and even she didn't do a good job. She missed my vein on my first arm - I asked her not to fish, and she didn't listen. She ended up sticking me on the other arm, and still missed twice before finally getting it. I ended up with bruises on both arms and couldn't come back for 2 weeks. I only went there for my 8 new donor donations, and never went back. HOWEVER, if you're going to donate at a Grifols location, I HIGHLY recommend the location on Discovery Drive near UCF. The entire staff over there are very professional, nice, and fast. There's about 4-5 phlebotomists I would highly recommend getting stuck by: 1. Juan 2. Yaddi 3. Milaycha 4. Ingrid 5. Sabrina (in that order)

Really great care for everybody, smiles all around. Took no time and everything was explained in…read moredetail.

Staff is great, process is very quick. Never a problem that can't be solved immediately. Highly…read morerecommend.

This branch of OneBlood is especially stellar. I have donated almost 35 gallons at centers across…read morethe state, and I can attest that this one is outstanding. The staff there is incredibly friendly and deeply appreciative of each donor. Although I could select a branch within walking distance of home, I currently drive over thirty minutes across town to visit this particular branch of OneBlood. The facility is so clean, parking is easy, and many beds available for donations.

Came to donate blood today, this facility was great. I'll be coming back regularly to donate. It…read morewas so clean. Not crowded, I made an appointment online but they take walk ins. Interview process was easy and they made sure you understand everything. They answered any questions I had. Whole process took about an hour exactly.

I accompanied my fiancé here for his first donation because I had my own first-donor appointment…read morescheduled for the following morning. After this experience, I canceled mine. His appointment was at 12:30 PM. We arrived at approximately 12:33. Despite there being very few people waiting and no one actively donating when we arrived, he was not acknowledged or called back until approximately 1:04. At around 1:14, an employee told me I could not remain inside. I explained that my fiancé had the car keys and I needed to get them from him. Instead of helping me retrieve the keys, she repeatedly told me to "leave the premises" and that I could not stay inside. There was an active heat advisory, and the temperature felt like approximately 103°F. I also have an existing knee injury that was becoming increasingly painful while standing outside. I had no access to the car or air conditioning. Despite repeatedly communicating with my fiancé inside and him attempting to find an employee so he could bring me the keys, I did not receive them until 1:38 PM. I spent approximately 24 minutes outside in the heat and was drenched in sweat by the time I was finally able to get into the vehicle. Unfortunately, the experience inside wasn't much better. My fiancé was instructed to use either the second or fourth terminal for his questionnaire, despite both of those terminals being marked out of service. He was then directed to wait for other people to finish using different terminals. Once he finally got access to one, he had to complete 53 questions while the machine read each question and answer choice aloud. At approximately 2:22 PM--nearly two hours after his scheduled appointment--he STILL had not received his physical, much less begun donating. At that point, we both gave up and left. He spent nearly two hours at the center and never even reached the physical examination. I understand that first-time donor appointments take longer and require additional screening, paperwork, and education. I was fully expecting that. What I was not expecting was disorganization, contradictory instructions, extremely poor communication, and an employee refusing to help me access our vehicle while sending me outside during a heat advisory. I specifically accompanied him because I wanted to see what the process was like before my own appointment the next morning. This experience answered that question for me. I canceled my appointment and will be donating elsewhere. I would strongly recommend that management review the first-time donor process at this location, particularly staffing, communication, working equipment, wait times, and how employees handle situations involving guests who need access to a donor's belongings.

absolutely horrible!!! I was a recurring donor for the 2nd time, (in the branch that is on…read moreSemoran Blvd. in Orlando) and was treated like S...t. I am talking about rudeness, very unprofessional, very disorganized, desconsiderate, etc. I was being excluded and denied from donating, only because I requested someone specific to help me in the final process of donation. They had a sign on the wall communicating that since May 17 anyone won't be allow to request anyone, however, I requested someone that was near to me to help me on May 13, and one of the "manager" extremely unprofessional and rude came to me and denied flat my request and then I comfronted her, and told her that was in my right to do it because that policy will be implemented starting the 17 and that day was 13. Then, after that incident that crappy,rude, and unprofessional people denied me to donate anymore. The managemet of that place is just garbage. If it were not for the donors they would not have a pay check. That place should shut down and close. It is just disgusting and awful.

All staff was friendly , professional , respectful and informative with my first visit and my first…read moretime donation . They all made me feel welcome and respected. The building is modern and clean and very well maintained. The parking is nice and spacious. They observe veterans and welcome them . They have lovely videos and let you know the types of behaviors they expect from their customers . I will definitely return to donate . ~ closed on Sundays and they take appointments. Good to know .

The wait is a little longer than other sites but it makes up for that with awesome staff! They are…read morefriendly and professional. They always make sure the experience is a good one. Their rates are above others. Overall great experience.

What a great attitude. Super friendly and welcoming staff (Makeda). Explained everything so well…read more Making sure you felt good along the way. Had drinks and snacks for after. Good experience. Thank you.

It had been a bit since I had donated due to my low iron, barring me from it. Got there fifteen…read moreminutes early, and the two workers were busy but quickly welcomed me in. The entry has two small fridges with waters and juices plus a variety of cookies and snacks for when you leave. I ate some beef the day before and hours ahead of going in, and I passed my iron test. The interview was done, and I was able to select where to lay as my blood was taken. Wonderful experience was due to how professional and friendly everyone was.