Based on 24 reviews, this Blood donation center has received a rating of 3.9 stars
Address: 1215 Airport Heights Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 222-5600
Website: http://www.bloodbankofalaska.org/
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Taylor Wright
Last week I attempted to walk in to donate, I was quickly told that they were doing appointments only and that they’re fully booked for today (There were only two donors in the donation chairs.) I scheduled an appointment for today, I show up on time, I complete my pre-screening and I’m told someone will be with me shortly. I waited 10 minutes for someone to assist me and no one ever did. Meanwhile, you can see several employees standing outside at their station singing, and talking. Appointments should not be required, and as long as they are, I will not be back to waste my time.
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voodoo daddy
The is absolutely the worst blood bank I’ve ever been to in my life. I’ve been here 5 times trying to get medical phlebotomy. They said they never got the fax the first 3 times. The 4th time they I actually went to the hospital and got a paper prescription. They scheduled me for an appointment and then promptly lost the prescription. I went back today for the 5th time. Nobody put my prescription in the computer and they lost it so. They said they would call me when they got a call back from the prescription from my doctor. Basically this is the most incompetence I have ever witnessed at any medical facility. I would say they got their employees from the kitchen at McDonald’s but I really don’t think these people have the mental prowess to wash dishes.
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Hannah Looney
I had a wonderful time here! Everyone was very welcoming and kind. My phlebotomist was lovely and the donation was very smooth. Snacks were awesome too. I’ve donated in lots of places and this was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Donate blood here !
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Candace Baker
I am pretty upset about the lack of adequate time management. I arrived 10 minutes early to my appointment, and was immediately put into a room for the questionnaire because they weren’t too busy. Great! I finished it in 5 minutes, had a lady walk in and say “I’ll be back in one moment to test your hematocrit levels”, and was not be seen after 20 minutes!! I finally stepped out the door and caught the attention of someone else who was surprised I had been waiting so long. The lobby was empty, and there was only one person in a chair of 15 available since I walked in.
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Melanie Wright
Nice clean building, staff is very attentive, very positive experience! I’ve donated many times and it can be hit or miss with me and my veins. Tech got my vein first try and checked up on me to make sure everything went smoothly. Very comfy chairs and all the juice and cookies your heart desires.
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Alan Smith
I’ve been donating at BBA since 1995, mostly apheresis. The screening process can take long. Last time they called me to donate, I drove directly there, then they said I’d need to wait 30+ minutes to start screening process. I don’t feel my time is highly valued by the organization.
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Julia Taylor
Disappointed in the wait time, even with an appointment. Per the staff, they are consistently understaffed and running below the levels that the building was built for. Per media accounts, most of the blood gets sent out of state instead of being used in Alaska because they are trying to pay for the fancy new building.
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Abby Starchild
Probably the most comfortable I’ve been while having my life sustaining fluids drained from me. Next up they just teleport the required amount out and hope you don’t collapse! Fun!
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Sarah Johnson
Seems like they are always behind… typically wait 30-45 min after appointment time to get screened and started. A few times I have had to leave because I’ve run out of time. Disappointing that this is really the only option for donating blood in Alaska.
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Rob Vanzwe
It’s sad I am O-Cmv- and have Covid antibodies. Want to donate blood and they make it more difficult to donate blood than without. Bizarre if you ask me.
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