First time blood donor here! Booked an appointment online. Easy to book, walked in, no wait! They…read moretook vitals and had me complete a questionnaire, then prepped me for my donation. Comfort sofa chairs, exceptional techs drew my blood easily (I'm a hard stick), and I was in and out in 15 minutes. Earned four free movie tickets and a cool Blood Donor sweatshirt! I recommend this Blood Bus from One Blood

First time going to their Altamonte location. I had to swap my 1pm appointment to 940am, so it was…read morea bit busy when I git there. Made myself comfy and just waited till they were ready for me. One of the techs was getting trained on the platelets technique, but even with that small bump, everyone was very professional, and I was acknowledged when I arrived and ready for my blood donation within an hour or so after my allotted time. Being two techs on site, they were smoothly getting folks prepped, set up on the machines, and out the door. I'm glad to know this location is available close to home. Will return for the next donation in a few months.

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.

Donating plasma at CSL Plasma in Longwood is a pretty straightforward experience. The staff here is…read moregenerally decent--professional and polite, though like with most plasma centers, things can move at their own pace. Be prepared to spend about 1.5 to 2 hours total. Sometimes the check-in process actually takes longer than the donation itself, so a little patience is definitely required. Once you're back in the chair, the actual plasma draw usually goes smoothly. Overall, if you're looking to donate plasma and don't mind carving out a chunk of time from your day, this location gets the job done. Just plan ahead, bring something to read or watch on your phone, a jacket to keep you warm and know that the staff will take care of you. Remember to be patient with them.

My name is LD Bryant and I have been a plasma donor for six years. I was introduced to giving…read moreplasma by my nephew. At first, I thought it was just another way to make extra money however when I did my research on how my plasma saves lives it gave me a since of pride and joy that I am helping so many people. I now go there to help other people who needs my plasma to live a better life. The staff at the Longwood branch is awesome. The customer service is amazing, and Cassy and Cat are two of the most amazing ladies that I ever met in my entire life. These two ladies really and truly care about the donors. The complete staff is excellent, and I highly recommend anyone who want to make difference in the lives of other people to visit CSL PLASMA Longwood FL. Thank you CSL PLASMA LONGWOOD L D Bryant

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.

Very caring staff. Comforting and knowledgeable. Had a lot of questions and they calmed me enough…read moreto want to give my first pint. Very thorough operation. Will return soon.

Being a first time donor it was kinda weird for me at first. After getting all of the information…read moreabout plasma donation and the benefits I am glad to be a donor. The staff at this location are very welcoming and friendly Thanks Octapharma Plasma for everything that you do!

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

So beyond frustrated with Cord For Life. You try to do something nice by making a donation but they…read morefind ways to make the process more difficult than it should be. Even the Red Cross is easier to deal with. It seems like if your target group is making donations, you'd do everything in your power to make the process easy and convenient. Cord For Life needs some serious revisions to its processes. 1) Forms on site are difficult to find. 2) Forms on site appear to be photocopies of an original instead of high quality fillable forms. UGH I can't even. 3) Fine if you say you need original signatures but state this on the form. It seems stupid that I can't submit this form online. 4) I've been getting low-quality, erroneous emails from Cord for Life that don't make sense to my situation.

Cord for Life has been a part of my family since our first son was born. We trusted cord blood with…read moreall of our babies and our family. This was a simple process that served as a means to potentially help our family down the road if needed. The company was professional and the process was super easy. We didn't hesitate on banking more than once as Cord for Life was our only trusted choice. Our children are our biggest accomplishments and we want to protect them any way we can. We trust Cord for Life with our family and we would highly recommend them to anyone considering banking cord blood.