1. Schedule an appointment to donate blood
- There are two ways to schedule an appointment to give blood at the
Penn Medicine Blood Donation Center:
- Schedule a blood donation online
- Call 1-800-789-PENN (7366).
- Walk-in appointments are also welcome and will be accommodated as quickly as possible.
2. Registration
- Show photo identification.
- Complete a form with basic health information.
- Read information about donating blood.
3. Confidential health history and screening
- Answer health history questions in private with a staff member.
- A staff member checks your temperature, blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin level.
4. Donation
- A staff member cleans your arm and inserts a needle.
- Relax for 7 to 10 minutes (or longer for apheresis donation).
- After the blood is collected, a staff member removes the needle and places a bandage on your arm.
5. Refreshments
- Enjoy snacks for a few minutes while your body adjusts to the slight decrease in fluid.
- Leave the Penn Medicine Blood Donation Center and continue with your day!