Disappointed. Got an hour into on-site screening to be denied due to a low vitamin D level draw from 2015 (7 years ago). Since 2015 my vitamin D has been normal and instead of taking a multivitamin daily I take one dosage of vitamin D/month. Without asking questions or discussing this the nurse told me I was denied. A nurse myself I felt this was unprofessional as they did not ask about the facts. Waste of time especially because this information was provided to them upon check-in. read more

I was able to make an appointment and go into the lab meet the staff and lean about the services offered. This was the cleanest, nicest lab that I have seen. The staff was amazing. The environment was peaceful. The Google listed number is incorrect. When you make contact you will be pleasantly surprised how kind and informative the staff is. I am very happy that this is why I will be making my donations. read more

Leukolabs in general is fine until you have to deal with their payment method. They no longer pay you by check they instead pay you through VISA Prepaid cards which are nearly impossible to use. They cannot be used on Paypal, Venmo or Square. I have been trying to figure out how to use them for weeks. The only way to use them effectively is by going to a store in person and having them charge the exact amount. It's incredibly frustrating. I've tried talking to them they told me to call the card holder. The card holder let me know that Leukolabs is at fault because they set the perimeters. So they intentionally make it impossible for you to get your cash. read more

What's that you say? Too much blood running around inside you? HAVE NO FEAR! LEUKOLAB IS HERE! LeukoLab will cheerfully extract just the right amount of that pesky bloodstuff from your body, and you will barely even notice! Want a snack? THEY GOT SNACKS. Want cheerful banter? THEY GOT CHEERFUL BANTER. Want WiFi, and movies for those long white blood cell donations? THIS, THEY GOT. AND... they're willing to pay for it. Of all the ways you COULD dispose of extra blood (eewww!), this is the most professional, ethical, moral, lucrative, and not gross way to do it. PLUS, you can do it for SCIENCE! You won't miss the blood, and will probably replace it in a day anyway. C'mon, see if your stuff is Grade A Donation Quality today! read more

Theses people are so wonderful . I absolutely love coming to this place. Takes a little bit of time to get an apt . But worth every second . All of the staff is so professional . Feels like family there read more

Mary always makes me feel right at home, the moment I walk through the door. The whole staff will make you feel like instant family. Not only is it a great way to make some extra cash but also a way to change lives...How can you not love it. read more

Cold phlebotomists with no bedside manners, but the front desk staff were warm and welcoming. Still would not recommend. Save your time and gas money! read more

I had my first White blood cell donation yesterday! It honestly was the most pleasant experience and actually gave me time in my busy life to just sit there and relax. The nurses are so attentive and checking in on you offering snacks,drinks and making sure you are completely comfortable. The nurse who started my donation was super sweet and always made sure I felt as little pain as possible. Lidocaine was used to numb the area before inserting the needles which was so awesome. Blankets and a heating pad were offered and I gladly accepted because I got pretty cold from the saline flushes. The overall experience was really rewarding because not only are you getting compensated nicely but you're also helping someone in need. It's a win win for sure! Just signed up for my future appointment , definitely plan to return for more and have referred so many people already . Thanks LeukoLab for being so great at what you guys do! read more

With Covid and all, money was tight. I came across this company on a tik tok of all places. I came in and the environment is very welcoming. First I had to pass a screening to make sure that my blood and BMI was all in order. After I passed it was smooth sailing from there. I was called maybe a week and a half later and made $450 just wrapped in some cozy blankets watching Netflix. A few things that are terrible is the placement your arm needs to be in. It is nonnegotiable. Another is if you have to go bathroom you need to do that before. They do provide you with the equipment you need if it's an emergency but be in mind your going to have to go where you stand. All in all it is so easy and chill. read more

Really nice staff I got a 25 dollar gift card my veins where to small it was clean everyone was super friendly

What a great experience! I donated here last week & every member of the staff was friendly - from the girls at the front desk to Andrew who hooked me up to the machine. It was a comfortable experience & watching Netflix made the time go by fast. I'm happy to know I'm doing a good thing by donating but also the money really helped me out in a tough time. I'm looking forward to going back & seeing the staff's smiling faces again! read more

The staff is excellent everybody is so nice and welcoming. They make you feel very comfortable and the compensation helps with all of the extras that come up in life. read more

I recently went through the process to be a donor and was informed when I arrived for my appointment that I was disqualified due to having seasonal asthma during the months of May and June. This is understandable, being that perhaps they are avoiding certain inhaler medications, however; I did let them know that I will be off of my inhalers come July through the rest of the year as my allergies are very seasonal (May/June). I also, have not been diagnosed with any degenerative diseases and no std's whatsoever, my blood levels are very healthy, my medical record with my health provider is spectacular. I can literally run a half marathon, I'm healthy and strong. I simply do not see how seasonal asthma is an all encompassing disqualifier. If you are reading this and are a donor that was not disqualified due to seasonal asthma/allergies, please do let me know, as I hope this place is not discriminating. The staff was kind and courteous to me. Are only 'super soldiers' allowed to donate? How many 'super soldiers' actually know about this place? It doesn't add up. Anyways, I gave this 4 stars, as I am not quick to judge, especially a facility that does research work on blood. It really just doesn't add up to me though. I could see why I would be disqualified due to mild medicine that I take May to June, but beyond that, I don't understand why I would disqualified? After reading some of the reviews, I don't think I'd want to donate now, even if I qualified. I do hope the best for this place though. A suggestion to Leukolab is to work on clarity about being disqualified before making appointments for people show up at your facility in San Leandro; that should be determined before an appointment to be seen is made. Also, after reading reviews, it seems like someone in the staff needs to work better with their teammates. Companies that need qualified donors, should have a better outreach approach to those considering donating and if the payment is in the form of gift cards, that's not the type of payment that the website makes you think you're getting; that should be clear on the site; the site makes it sound like you're getting cash for donating your blood. Anyways, best of luck with the research. I hope your company succeeds and improves and that your research leads to scientific breakthroughs. Thank you. read more

If you live in SF or along the peninsula, don't even consider driving to this location. The office is not centrally located in Alameda. The hour and twenty minute drive today was a chore. Given the length of the commute in the traffic and rain, I was late to my appointment. No consideration was given. I was just asked to reschedule my initial appointment. This will never happen. My appointment today was just a basic health screening. read more

I found LeukoLab online and registered through their pre-screen survey. I was assigned a on-site physical screening the following week and after a ~25 minute appointment including paperwork and a few blood samples I was on my way out. Mary at the front desk scheduled me for my first Whole Blood donation for the following week. LeukoLab Staff is super helpful and can answer all your questions! Went in this morning for my Whole Blood donation and it took less time than my physical screening! If you show up on time they whisk you into the back and get you set up right away. They first check hemoglobin levels to make sure you're clear to donate that day via a standard finger prick sample. My hemoglobin checked out and I donated 300ml into a small blood collection bag in under 10 minutes. I received a snack and water on my way out and set up my next appointment! Will be trying White Blood cell donation next. Remember to hydrate and eat beforehand so veins are easy to access. For my sample, they drew directly out of the medial cubital vein in my left arm. LeukoLab is also good at scheduling you earlier in the morning so you can go out and have a productive day at work/school. read more

Best location by far! All the nurses are very nice and great at what they do! Always a good time every time I come in.

For the amount of time you have to sit there and donate, it's not really worth the money given back to us. I really think they could offer more funds for spending so much of our time there and taking our blood. I'm all about giving back, but dang.. Help a brother out. Suck me dry and give me some gas money, not feeling that y'all. read more

I love LeukoLab! I've been donating for almost a year, and will continue doing so for as long as I can! The staff is super friendly and professional. They really go out of their way to make you feel comfortable, both mentally and physically. Whole blood: Super easy and quick. I equate it to going in for your annual blood work, as they only take a few vials. Much less of an event than when you donate a pint to your local blood bank. Advice: eat food and hydrate ahead of time, and stay warm so your veins are visible. White blood cells: Either a 2 hr or 4 hr session. Not a big deal, blood goes out one arm and comes back in the other. You can watch movies or read to pass the time. I personally have a harder time doing the 4 hr one, only because they encourage you to fully hydrate beforehand, and I have a very small bladder. While they do offer a commode (portable toilet), it can be complicated process getting out of bed while still hooked up to the machines, and one wrong move might make it difficult for the blood to flow properly again to finish the procedure. But I don't discourage doing this procedure! It's pretty easy and pays well. Advice: eat food and hydrate ahead of time, and stay warm so your veins are visible. Bone marrow: I was most nervous about this one, but as it turns out, it was a piece of cake. They completely numb you up, so the procedure itself is painless, just slightly uncomfortable. Everyone interprets discomfort differently - for me personally, it just felt like a small cramp in my behind. I've certainly experienced worse! Definitely worth the compensation. Advice: take deep breaths in and out during the procedure. They're pretty good at scheduling your next appointment before you leave. If nothing is available for your blood type at the time, they'll usually call you within a week when something comes up. Otherwise, you can always call them. Most of their appointments are in the morning. It usually takes up to two weeks to receive your check. For example, if you have a Wednesday appointment, they'll likely mail out your check on Friday of the following week. I definitely recommend this place! Definitely give them a call and/or check out their website. read more

I had a great experience yesterday donating blood at LeukoLab. Paulette Erickson and her team did a terrific job of making the process easy and painless. The beautiful thing is my blood and platelets will be used for Cancer and Diabetes research to help find a cure by research labs all over the country. And once you're approved to be a donor there are several different kinds of blood donations (whole blood, plasma, white blood cells and even bone marrow) that you can contribute AND you get PAID for your donation - well paid. It feels great for me to be of contribution in this small way and I would encourage others to see if they're eligible as well! Thanks! read more

Joelle totally made her way into my top ten vampires. She immediately had me laughing and at ease, which is important, since she was the one who was going to be sticking a needle in my arm. I walked out feeling like I had just had a coffee break with a friend of mine, who happened to be telling me about different ways I could donate blood and bone marrow for medical research and get paid. If you're thinking about donating blood or bone marrow, and are a little nervous or hesitant about the entire process, make an appointment at Leukolab. You can make an appointment quickly and promptly on-line. The entire staff is super professional, and they walk you through EVERYTHING. Plus, all of their needles and equipment are sterile, and only used once, not sterilized and recycled. read more

The staff here is consistently skilled & kind. I've been donating with them throughout the pandemic & will continue to do so. They make getting jabbed easy! read more

I've been at leuko a few times to donate now. I've done bone marrow and white blood cell donations and had good experiences with both. Compensation is great. Staff is extremely welcoming, shout-out sandy! Definitely recommend if you're into donating for science! read more

I've donated multiple times in Alameda and even while in a business trip in Boston. The staff is fun and can make a stressful activity for some (blood draws, needles) a pleasant experience. The nurses are comforting, knowledgable and efficient. The compensation offered is fair and worth my time and effort. The team is attentive and pays attention to the rules they have to follow to keep donors safe. I can't wait for my rest period to be over so I can donate again. read more

I have been coming to LeukoLab for 5 years now. The staff are incredible. Mary, Rebekka, Marion, Mary Ann, Leigh, Jeffrey, Sheila, Joelle - they are really professional and make you feel at ease and comfortable. Easy parking too. The pay is really good and I really like how they remind you of upcoming appts and how to prepare for them. You cannot find a cleaner, more professional, more comfortable place to give blood donations. read more

This place is very covenant for anybody who likes to help society as well as be paid for it. I really appreciate that our community is able to offer money for something towards a better cause. Research is a requirement for a flourishing society. The staff is very friendly and kind. They have asked if I would like snacks or a drink while entering of leaving, which was very pleasant. read more

I've donated at both the Quincy and Alameda locations, and they have both been great experiences! The staff is very helpful and accommodating. Overall, it is a great environment and I highly recommend Leukolab to anyone who is thinking about donating. read more

I was 138 pounds in the day that I got in LeukoLab for my 1st appointment. I didn't have food that day. I drove 40 min and I was rejected. Not funny when you stayed waiting, drive far way and being refected because I was under 2 pounds. Probably If I just eat a little in that day I would be approved but they didn't have problems to send me out. Thanks for spent my time. read more

(Summary: LeukoLab has put my body and morale through the ringer all month and I haven't even earned a dime for it.) I donated bone marrow with LeukoLab a few years ago and the process was easy and pleasant, so when I fell upon financial difficulties recently I thought working with this lab again would be a great first option. First challenge: they seem to have lost all record of my previous donation with them requiring me to set up a new donor screening again. The appointment process is challenging for anyone whose schedule is impacted by work, kids, or school: you enter the time frames in which you are consistently available on the application and they assign a time and day to you. So if you do any sort of shift work or your schedule changes from week to week you are out of luck; you cannot proactively schedule for a future date you know will work. Second challenge: I arrived for the screening and completed all the paperwork, then spent a total of one minute doing the screening as I was three pounds below their weight minimum (I am well within the healthy range for my height, their minimum is 140 lb. which is borderline overweight for someone of my height. I would have to be built like The Rock in order for this to be my day-to-day weight and still be healthy.) I asked if they could complete the other elements of the screening since I had just spent 10 minutes giving them all my personal and health information, but they could not, and would not even keep the paperwork on file so I wouldn't have to fill it out again. Third challenge: I spent two weeks eating like crazy, struggling to gain those three pounds without completely turning into a couch potato (I have an active job.) I felt bloated, out of breath, and tired, but finally the scale read "141" and I didn't know how long that would last, so I drove down to LeukoLab again to see if they could record my weight. Fourth challenge: When I came in I was told that they do not take walk-ins, despite the same front desk person giving me the instruction to "just come in again" when I had reached the weight minimum. (I also noticed on my first visit that there did appear to be a few people who came in for walk-ins.) I asked if it was possible to just record my weight now and I could complete the rest of the screener at an appointment: no. I asked if there was any idea when the next appointments were being assigned (the last appointment was for three weeks from the application date): no. I asked if there was any chance of a same day appointment: no. So I am done with LeukoLab, after wasting weeks, sacrificing my health, and wasting time and money on two fruitless trips and on high-calorie foods to increase my weight. I can't keep living like this while waiting for an arbitrary appointment time to be doled out to me, especially if less than 5 pounds will cause an immediate rejection. Plus keep in mind there are absolutely no guarantees or promises LeukoLab is held to in this transaction: - You don't know the full extent of the screening until you arrive so you cannot be fully prepared - You must keep your availability consistent and open for whenever they decide to see you - They will make no efforts to facilitate your screening or prevent you from filling out the same forms over and over - You don't make money on the initial screening; you have to wait again for another appointment - They may decide not to offer you one of the more profitable donation options like bone marrow even if you state that is what you are interested in Things that would improve LeukoLab's process immensely: - More efficient, perhaps paperless, intake and screener forms with the ability to create and maintain updated records--which they probably can do but simply refuse to do. - Weight minimums that reflect a person's height, or minimum BMI requirement instead--their current requirement basically means that healthy people under 5' 3'' need not apply and athletic or slim people under 5' 6" needn't either. - Better scheduling system to reflect the fact that people's lives are not entirely focused around being walking bags of resources to be mined at a corporation's leisure. read more

I absolutely love everyone who works here! Every time I come here everyone is so warm and welcoming. They make you feel extremely comfortable and are very personable. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to make a donation. read more

Leukolab makes you schedule wholeblood and plasma together. It's not separate any longer so if your looking to do whole blood only don't waste your time and go donate whole blood elsewhere. There are people who desperately need blood out there and going elsewhere will take one hour of your time no scheduling needed! And Walk-ins accepted! read more

I went in to donate and I love the staff. Professional, courteous and down to earth folks. I felt very safe and cared for in their hands. They are the best! read more

These are the friendliest vampires I have ever encountered! Super sweet and nice folks. They are very attentive and intuitive. Donating blood or bone marrow can typically be a very uncomfortable experience, but these folks do their best to help you to feel cozy and cared for. I have given about 4 separate donations to help fund my world travels. Every time I have gone in, they seriously give me over the top attention. read more

I have donated several times at Leuko Labs- bone marrow, white blood cells, whole blood. My boyfriend and sister have as well and we have never felt so comfortable (especially considering) it's an amazing experience to contribute to research that could possibly find cures for such life threatening diseases. The people there are very experienced and are very attentive. I have told others about them and they have become donors as well, so if you want more information they are online. All you have to do is pass a physical and you can become a donor! read more

This place is awesome. Everyone is super helpful and they do their job well. Leigh is hilarious and Mary and Rebecca and Cathy keep the place organized and running smoothly. They follow up when their are appointments available, also there are snacks for dayz! Leuko Lab is the best if you're looking to donate blood or bone marrow. read more

I've been coming here since I turned 18 so about 6 years now and I've always donated whole blood and bone marrow. The staff is always friendly and professional. The whole blood is a synch to do and goes very quickly, the bone marrow isn't so bad either but will leave you a little sore on your back the next day but nothing that would make it not worth doing for $450! easy money! read more

Kathy is so rude and she is so fake! The other Hispanic lady that works in the same office is so nice and knows more than Kathy. Front desk Mary is super nice and the best Medical Assistant/phlebotomist is the African American girl she's a sweetheart. read more

The staff here are so nice and really seem to enjoy their jobs! I started donating in May and have had a 5-star experience every time I go! So far I have donated bone marrow once, white blood cells once, and whole blood about 5-6 times. The bone marrow is uncomfortable but not unbearable. Remember to take deep breaths during the process it really does help. White blood cell donation is long (4 hours) so make sure you use the bathroom before you start the process! You get to watch movies during this and I actually had fun. The whole blood is easy and fast since they take small amounts. Donating helps find a cure for diseases and the money is great! There is plenty of free parking and free juice and granola bars after you donate. read more

I love LeukoLab. They can make donating bone marrow seem like a walk in the park

Leuko Lab is amazing! Mostly because the staff is so personable, they really take the time to get to know you and are so warm and friendly. All the nurses make you feel so comfortable- Mary at the front desk is the best, and the the doctors are so calming and really put you at ease. If there's any place that could get me to sell my own bodily fluids, its this place :) They are great and really compensate their patients fairly and generously. I recommend this place to everyone. read more

Every time I go there for a donation they make me feel so comfortable. Everyone that works there is friendly. Today was the second time I donated my bone marrow & they made it as painless as possible. read more