Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT DOES DISCOVERY DO?
We are here to bridge the gap between researchers who are looking for cures and donors who are looking to help. Our donor program invites healthy people to participate in research studies by donating a variety of blood cell types and other biospecimens. We are different from a blood bank that collects blood to transfuse into patients. These samples go to medical and scientific researchers all over the world who are developing medical breakthroughs.
Participation in our program is completely voluntary and our donors are compensated for their dedicated time and effort.
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
Becoming a part of our Discovery Donor Network is easy!
- Complete the online screening form: HERE
- Speak to a member of our Donor Care Team to complete your profile.
- Schedule your first appointment
- Donate!
- Receive your compensation.
- Donate again!
When you speak with our Donor Care Team, you will be asked to complete a thorough medical questionnaire to complete your profile and determine your eligibility. Donor Eligibility is at the sole discretion of Discovery Donor Center.
WILL I BE DISQUALIFIED FOR SMOKING, TATTOOS, PIERCINGS, TRAVEL, LIFESTYLE CHOICES, ETC.?
We are different from a traditional blood donation center. These are not automatic disqualifiers and are usually acceptable for most of our research grade collections.
DO YOU ACCEPT WALK INS?
All donations with Discovery Donor Center are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. This is due to the unique requests we receive from researchers. Our Donor Care Team dedicates a lot of time and effort to scheduling donors that meet specific criteria and have the availability to schedule.
WHEN WILL I BE CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
We get many requests from our researchers that include different criteria depending on the study. You will be contacted by our Donor Care team when you meet the criteria for a particular collection. When you are selected, the Donor Care team will talk to you about the study, answer any questions, and confirm your appointment information.
HOW AND WHEN WILL I BE COMPENSATED?
Discovery Donor Center now offers electronic payments. Our donors can decide how to receive their compensation by choosing one of the following: Virtual Debit Card, PayPal, Venmo, or direct transfer to personal bank account (with no extra fees!)
HOW OFTEN CAN I DONATE?
The frequency in which you can donate varies by donation type and total blood volume. For donor safety, we limit the number of collections per donor to two within the same week. We also track your total blood volume donated; each donor may not donate more than 550mLs in an 8-week period. Our Donor Care Team will contact you to schedule when an order is available
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