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Donate Blood for Research

Donate Blood for Science

Why Donate?

Do you know anyone who has been affected by Cancer? Diabetes? Autoimmune disorders? Want to help researchers studying these diseases?

At LeukoLab, we serve as the bridge between researchers looking for cures and donors looking to help. We schedule donations to meet the needs of researchers worldwide who are conducting critical and life altering studies. By donating healthy cells, you play a vital role in helping to develop medical breakthroughs.

 

Become a New Donor

1

Complete Online Questionnaire

All it takes is five minutes to determine your eligibility for on-site screening.

2

On-site Screening

Screening will determine the types of donations you are eligible to give.

3

Donate

Our LeukoLab staff will contact you to schedule your donations based on eligibility.

4

Receive Compensation

Receive compensation for your participation immediately following your donation appointment via a Visa debit card.

5

Donate Again!

Stay eligible by rescreening every three months. Simply click the ‘I want to donate again’ link above to restart the process.

Donation Options & Locations

LeukoLab is seeking donors for a variety of blood donation types. Please see below for the donation options available at each location to determine which options interest you.

You will be screened at LeukoLab to confirm donation eligibility prior to being scheduled for any donation appointments. Please be aware that you may not be eligible for all or any of the LeukoLab donations.

Alameda, California

Other studies, such as Whole Blood, are available at this location. Please see site for details.

White Blood Cell: Compensation $275 or $450
Similar to a plasma or platelet donation, during this 2-5 hour appointment, you will be comfortably reclined in a chair. Blood will be collected from one arm, and a small amount of white cells will be separated off through a cell separator machine. Your blood is returned normally to your other arm. We provide a tablet for viewing TV shows or movies to keep you entertained during the process.
Mobilized White Blood Cell: Compensation $600-$1,650
This collection is similar to the regular white cell collection. However, medication(s) are administered in the days leading up to the collection, which will increase the number of white blood cells circulating in the bloodstream. This collection can span up to a week, with appointments each day.
Bone Marrow: Compensation $250-$700
Although bone marrow collections sound intimidating, this 60-minute appointment is minimally invasive and performed by an experienced doctor or nurse practitioner. Local anesthesia (numbing medication) is applied to the hip area. A small amount of bone marrow is collected as you are laying down. Donors often wonder if they can drive home afterward. You can!
Clinical Grade Collections: Compensation (Rates vary)
Clinical grade collections are different from the more common research grade collections as clinical grade cells have the potential for use in clinical trials with humans. The donation process for you as a donor is the same. However, you will be scheduled for additional screenings before and after you donate. After you have qualified on-site, we may contact you for further clinical grade screening.

Houston, Texas

White Blood Cell: Compensation $275 or $450
Similar to a plasma or platelet donation, during this 2-5 hour appointment, you will be comfortably reclined in a chair. Blood will be collected from one arm, and a small amount of white cells will be separated off through a cell separator machine. Your blood is returned normally to your other arm. We provide a tablet for viewing TV shows or movies to keep you entertained during the process.
Whole Blood Collections: Compensation $60-$320
This is our most common collection type. It is a 30-minute appointment and is similar to getting blood drawn at a doctor’s office or donating at a blood bank. Blood is taken in various amounts based on researcher requests. We monitor the amount of whole blood you can donate, and we may place you on a waiting period between collections.
COMING SOON! Mobilized White Blood Cell: Compensation $600-$1,650
This collection is similar to the regular white cell collection. However, medication(s) are administered in the days leading up to the collection, which will increase the number of white blood cells circulating in the bloodstream. This collection can span up to a week, with appointments each day.

Huntsville, Alabama

White Blood Cell: Compensation $175 or $300
Similar to a plasma or platelet donation, during this 2-5 hour appointment, you will be comfortably reclined in a chair. Blood will be collected from one arm, and a small amount of white cells will be separated off through a cell separator machine. Your blood is returned normally to your other arm. We provide a tablet for viewing TV shows or movies to keep you entertained during the process.
Mobilized White Blood Cell: Compensation $600-$1,650
This collection is similar to the regular white cell collection. However, medication(s) are administered in the days leading up to the collection, which will increase the number of white blood cells circulating in the bloodstream. This collection can span up to a week, with appointments each day.
COMING SOON! Clinical Grade Collections: Compensation (Rates vary)
Clinical grade collections are different from the more common research grade collections as clinical grade cells have the potential for use in clinical trials with humans. The donation process for you as a donor is the same. However, you will be scheduled for additional screenings before and after you donate. After you have qualified on-site, we may contact you for further clinical grade screening.

Quincy, Massachusetts

White Blood Cell: Compensation $275 or $450
Similar to a plasma or platelet donation, during this 2-5 hour appointment, you will be comfortably reclined in a chair. Blood will be collected from one arm, and a small amount of white cells will be separated off through a cell separator machine. Your blood is returned normally to your other arm. We provide a tablet for viewing TV shows or movies to keep you entertained during the process.
Mobilized White Blood Cell: Compensation $600-$1,650
This collection is similar to the regular white cell collection. However, medication(s) are administered in the days leading up to the collection, which will increase the number of white blood cells circulating in the bloodstream. This collection can span up to a week, with appointments each day.
Bone Marrow: Compensation $250-$700
Although bone marrow collections sound intimidating, this 60-minute appointment is minimally invasive and performed by an experienced doctor or nurse practitioner. Local anesthesia (numbing medication) is applied to the hip area. A small amount of bone marrow is collected as you are lying down. Donors often wonder if they can drive home afterward. You can!
Clinical Grade Collections: Compensation (Rates vary)
Clinical grade collections are different from the more common research grade collections as clinical grade cells have the potential for use in clinical trials with humans. The donation process for you as a donor is the same. However, you will be scheduled for additional screenings before and after you donate. After you have qualified on-site, we may contact you for further clinical grade screening.

Get Started

LeukoLab is always looking for a wide range of donors! See Frequently Asked Questions for more information on the screening process. Our best donors are:

Healthy and hydrated, adults from ages 18-55 are encouraged to fill out our questionnaire.
Available weekday mornings. Donations are usually Monday – Thursday 7:15 am – 12:00 pm
Local or within one hour of an LeukoLab donation facility.
Telling their friends about LeukoLab donation centers.
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