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Plasma donation · Bakersfield, CA

Plasma donation in Bakersfield

The 4 plasma centers we track in Bakersfield, California, with their hours and what they pay new donors. Search your ZIP to sort them by distance.

4centers in Bakersfield
$800top new-donor offer (up to)

4 centers in Bakersfield

  • Grifols Plasma

    246 Bernard Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305

    Up to $800 in your first monthFrom this center's own page, checked October 26, 2026. Can change.

    Mon–Fri 6am–7:30pm · Sat 6:30am–2:30pm · Sun 6:30am–4pm

  • Grifols Plasma

    4030 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309

    Up to $800 in your first monthFrom this center's own page, checked October 26, 2026. Can change.

    Mon 7am–7:30pm · Tue–Fri 6am–7:30pm · Sat 6:30am–2:30pm · Sun 6:30am–4pm

  • Octapharma Plasma

    118 Oak St, Bakersfield, CA 93304

    Up to $750 in your first 35 daysCompany-wide "up to" figure, checked October 22, 2026. Varies by location and can change.

    Mon–Sun 7am–7pm

  • BioLife Plasma Services

    4456 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309

    Up to $600 in your first monthFrom this center's own page, checked October 26, 2026. Can change.

    Tue–Thu 6am–7pm · Fri 6am–6:30pm · Sat, Sun 7am–3pm · Mon closed

Don't see your center?

We list the centers we can read from each company's own website, so new or recently moved centers can be missing. Check the company's own locator:

Before you go

Your first visit, sorted

Most "up to" bonuses need several donations inside the first month or so, and you can donate at most twice in any 7 days, with a day between. Ask the center for the exact terms.

  • Prep the day beforeDrink lots of water, eat a protein- and iron-rich meal 3+ hours before, and skip alcohol.
  • Bring theseA valid photo ID (18+), proof of address like recent mail or a lease, and proof of your Social Security number.
  • Plan your timeThe first visit takes 2 to 3 hours because of the health screening. Return visits take about 1 to 2 hours.

Common questions

Plasma in Bakersfield, answered

Quick answers before your first visit.

How many plasma centers are in Bakersfield?

We list 4 plasma donation centers in Bakersfield: 2 Grifols Plasma, 1 BioLife Plasma Services, and 1 Octapharma Plasma. Centers open, close and move, so check the company's own locator too if you don't see one you know about.

How much do plasma centers in Bakersfield pay new donors?

The highest new-donor offer we found here is "Up to $800 in your first month" at Grifols Plasma in Bakersfield. Offers are "up to" amounts, paid across several donations, and they change often, so confirm the terms with the center.

Are any plasma centers in Bakersfield open on Sunday?

4 of the 4 centers we list show Sunday hours: BioLife Plasma Services in Bakersfield, Grifols Plasma in Bakersfield, Grifols Plasma in Bakersfield, and Octapharma Plasma in Bakersfield. Hours can change on holidays, so check before you go.

What do I need to bring to donate plasma?

Bring a valid photo ID, proof of your address (like recent mail or a lease), and proof of your Social Security number (like your card, a W-2 or a pay stub). You generally need to be at least 18 and weigh at least 110 pounds.

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