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    Central Florida Blood Bank

    5.0 (1 review)

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    6 years ago

    The nurses are so kind and welcoming. I just want to say thank you for your service. God bless!

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    BioLife Plasma Services

    BioLife Plasma Services

    2.0(55 reviews)
    8.7 miHorizons West / West Orlando

    I've been coming to the Orlando center for over a year on and off. When you get your initial…read morepromotion, be sure to schedule while you're in the chair. My first time coming the staff was very informative and make me feel safe. Considering donating? New Donor? Some types from a seasoned donor: -Give yourself a minimum of two hours to donate. An hour to donate and an hour to check in and wait. -Stay away from late appointments and lunch times if you can avoid. -Eat and hydrate before. -Upload any promotions prior to donating -You can request a phlebotomist (Miryan and Summer are awesome) -Bring a blanket or wear warm clothes. -Checkin is a small prick, donating is a bigger stick but not bad. You sit in a reclined chaise(lounger chair) while the machine removes the plasma and the blood is returned. -Sign up to donate and use my referral code : [https://info.biolifeplasma.com/new-plasma-donation-800-0422] or Coupon Code - 98374 I have rolling veins so I'm not an easy stick. My favorite phlebotomists are Miryan and Summer. They are professional, friendly, kind and very skilled. They are always very pleasant and ensure my comfort and safety. I love that and I'm thankful for them. If their management is reading this give them a raise and/promotion. I always see them hustling and going above and beyond. Recent Issue: Recently, I've seen a grumpy tech/manager, Sebastian walking around. Bad vibes. Today, I witnessed Sebastian announce prior to closing that they likely wouldn't be able to take donors. He sent two people home who've been waiting for nearly an hour. He seemed very motivated on sending people home, I watched the other techs pick up the pace. A customer complained stating that he'd driven over an hour. He said I can't control what corporate does and who they schedule. We have to go home and we have to be finished by a certain time. It's not our fault." SMH. And I JUST witnessed him nearly get into an altercation with a super friendly donor. I witnessed everything and there is something not right with this guy, Sebastian. Management should address and watch security footage. Please please PLEASE consider giving management/supervisory authority to individuals like Miryan, Summer and a lovely black lady with a beautiful Afro puff, I wish I knew her name. I appreciate they're professionalism, safe and swift service. I appreciate the new machines as they get you out quicker but you definitely feel it. I wish they would stock the center with hand soap and paper towels in the bathrooms. Also, masks would be great for clients and hand sanitizer at the questionnaire and vital station. Lastly, squishy balls that you can actually squeeze would be awesome Signed with love of donating, @ TheOriginalCharlestonian

    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!

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    Biomat USA - The two behind the desk on my last visit. It was more of them but they all scattered after awhile.

    Biomat USA

    2.1(28 reviews)
    7.6 mi

    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)

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