I've received much blood over my life especially when I had a complication during surgery. Therefore I give blood as I can. Moving from Austin I'm extremely disappointed with the availability of facilities here in town. My last home I could literally call and give the next day. My general gripe aside, I decided to travel a bit and visit The Blood Connection. Walking in, I found the people a sheer joy to be around. Course as a former comic, I lightened the mood and while they remained professional, made me feel at home. The goes for everyone, the receptionist, the "supervisor (sorry Brendan I think that's what you are)," the vital nurse and the "poker Alyssa" as sticker doesn't work for obvious reasons. The next thing you'll note this is an extremely clean facility which I can appreciate (ahem....not mentioning their plasma competition). I love the question all blood places ask "which arm would you like?" To which I always reply whatever is easiest for you! Unlike the other place, these people hit my vein second try (not their fault as my veins are deep and roll). I can appreciate them hitting it very quickly and relatively painless. I'd say the whole process was maybe 45 minutes? Hard to say as they said I was flowing good (to which I started wrapping) but running my mouth. I did hydrate so that helps out a lot. We wrapped up relatively quick and I got some snacks then hit the road. I was impressed with the staff and sterile environment to which I didn't have to linger about. I highly advise dropping by if you need to give blood. To which I'll end, please give it could save a life. read more

The Blood Connection - Blood & Plasma Donation Centers Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Simple process, efficient, the staff is very nice, the also offer snacks and drinks.

Really nice workers , quick easy process. Short wait time and rewards come fast. I frequent almost every 8 weeks - good experiences everytime read more

I have donated several times with the blood connection using the mobile buses. Today, however, I'm at the main office to get tested for a possible platelet donation. Apparently all females who have had children need to be tested for an antigen that they may be carrying before they can donate Platelets . So that's what I'm doing today. The blood connection building is huge and they have a lot of people here to donate blood. That's very encouraging. The staff are more than helpful, and very considerate of your time and desire to donate blood products. The location offers tons of parking and it's just off the interstate. The office is very cozy, comfortable and they have a lot of snacks and drinks on offer you after your donation. Overall a great experience the staff are kind using the highest skill & quality of Care when dealing with the donor. read more

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There's no better time than to donate your blood and save a life: walk-ins are welcome here! The facility is clean, the staff is knowledgeable + friendly, the snack variety is great. You can save time and answer the questionnaire ahead of time but I would suggest if it's your first time to wait on making a profile. I made one ahead of time and tried adding my Donor ID later but it didn't work so just setup your account after you donate to keep up with your progress. I also got a coupon for a free bloomin onion at Outback - I've never been there so maybe it's time to give them a try!? You can donate whole blood every 8 weeks and after they check you in you get a mini physical: height, weight, hemoglobin level checked, blood pressure, check pulse for any irregular beats. Once you have that, they take you to a comfy chair, squeeze the ball for them to find a vein, and they proceed to clean the area. After that the tourniquet will be tied extra tight but they can loosen it a bit if needed. The tourniquet stays on the entire time so that way the blood can flow into the needle/bag in a nice, timely manner. After the desired pint is fulfilled, the tourniquet comes off, some pressure is applied, and you have instructions on how to maintain yourself after donating. Once the donation is complete, it's snack time! There's a variety of chairs to sit in as you rest before going on with your day! read more

The Blood Connection - This was my arm the next day - not a bruise in sight! Outstanding work! - Blood & Plasma Donation Centers Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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I've never had a problem donating blood here and will continue to! The location is perfect, always clean, friendly staff and runs right on schedule. I'm usually in and out within about 40 minutes (or shorter if I do the pre-check questionnaire online beforehand). All of the phlebotomists I've had have always been so gentle and I've had zero issues. They stick (ha) with you from beginning to end. They hold conversations with you like you've known each other forever and you feel so comfortable in the environment. My arm never hurts after I have next to no bruising. The drinks/snacks they offer afterward are plentiful and they check in with you a number of times to make sure you're doing okay. read more

Great staff. Very caring and kind. I have been a few times now and honestly u can barely feel the needle go into your arm. It takes about 2 hours to give platelet's but it's worth it. You can save a life! They also have snacks for you and while you give blood u can watch tv and have a snack. Please consider donating today! read more

The Blood Connection - Donation room - Blood & Plasma Donation Centers Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

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I made my last blood donation of the year with TBC yesterday at Frothy Beard in West Ashley. Made an appointment, showed up on time (early), and was waited on promptly. Filled out the 47 question thing first so we didn't have to waste time doing that. Hookup was easy. Blood flowed nicely. All done. For my donation of 1 pint, I received 1 free pint of beer from Frothy Beard. Fair trade I'd say. A pint for a pint. Mobile app for TBC is easy to use and updates with the donation fairly quickly. Will donate from them again in two months when I've refilled my supply. read more

I have donated several times- their mobile bus, and the actual center in N Chas.... always clean and the staff is great.

I tend to give blood a couple times a year, kinda like getting an oil change . Anyway, this place always has offers to entice donations of blood . It saves lives and everyone should do it. read more

READ FOR YOUR SAFETY. The administration staff does not communicate well with patients causing confusion. I witnessed an argument between multiple patients, going so far as to involve threats to one another. The ENTIRE staff stood back, watched, and then grouped together in the back by the donation beds to gossip and laugh at patients. I came as a patient advocate and was escorted out of the patient room. The patient I came with was told I, "...could've come with you (patient) but only if you were donating plasma, but since you changed your mind she (me) can't come with you." This is not how lawful medical practice works...? After blood was drawn and we were leaving, the patient asked about the reward program and was told, "Just scan the thing at the front. Have a nice day." This is incredibly ill informative...? This place does just enough to be considered okay, but I wouldn't bring my dead dog back here especially after witnessing the nurse remove a blood test with blood on it from a machine without gloves!!! I am severely concerned on the quality of care given to all patients. Patients come in willingly thinking they are doing the community some good, but their efforts are clearly not appreciated, but highly encouraged for blood bank profit. read more

Friendly staff, rewards, great snacks, and YOU'RE SAVING SOMEONES LIFE!! Please sign up today and donate if you can. read more

Love donating blood that helps others and got an offer for a Stingray jersey to donate. Win/win. I arrived at 9 and was out by 9:30. Good service and convenient. read more

The Blood Connection - Blood & Plasma Donation Centers Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Took too much blood out of me. Nothing life threatening did not tell me it was literally four milliliters. I donate blood for medical reasons. Now my donation, just push back an additional 4 weeks because of their screw up. And now acquire to pay a doctor's visit to get a form filled out To wave the time frame For their screw up read more

Go save some lives and donate some blood! The Blood Connection is where it is at! Tuesdays are even better to do it! It is Taco Tuesday! You get a cool taco shirt and a Moe's gift card! If you go on other days you get a shirt. They are there right now M-F 1pm-6pm! I will be back in 8 weeks when I am eligible for donating next. read more

The Blood Connection - Blood & Plasma Donation Centers Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

This place is very efficient and clean. Staff were really nice. I will definitely be back in 8 weeks when I am allowed to donate again. If you go on Tuesdays you get a Taco Tuesday shirt and a Moe's giftcard. Go save some lives! read more

The Blood Connection - just saving lives! - Blood & Plasma Donation Centers Near Me - North Charleston, South Carolina

Stay far away. Very disappointed from the beginning. Seemed as if virtually the entire staff were newbies. The two technicians we observed BOTH had to get help with the most basic of procedures. ALSO, unless you want to get spam calls constantly, stay away. Our data was sold and we (wife and I) have been getting non-stop calls trying to sell us health related products. We tried to discuss this with Total Blood but no one cared enough to return our voice mail we had to leave. STEER CLEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Give blood at a hospital or anywhere except here. They are perpetually late. You make an appointment and they can't fit you in for an hour or more. I have given blood with them three times and I have had five appointments. Only once in the three times was I taken on time. It is horrible!!! read more

They will fire you if you sneeze wrong! Don't waste your time you can't even ask questions without being written up.

The staff at this place rocks , I have a pretty strong fear of injections and they washed that all away it was quick , totally painless and very pleasant ! I will donate again as soon as they allow ! My appointment was at 8:00 am and I was on my home at 8:40 read more