Click for answers to our most common questions:
- Where can I give blood & platelets?
- When can I give blood & platelets?
- How do I know if I can give blood & platelets?
- How long does it take to give blood & platelets?
- What if I want to have a blood drive?
Where can I give blood & platelets?
1555 W. Palmetto St. 
Florence, SC 29501
(843) 673-1900
We are located on Palmetto Street between the Salvation Army & the Sundae House, across from Ryan's Steakhouse
When can I give blood & platelets?
Our hours are: 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday
How do I know if I can give blood & platelets?10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday
Closed Monday & Sunday
Call for an appointment (673-1900) or just come in.
STARVE A MOSQUITO, GIVE BLOOD TODAY!
Don't give your blood to some pesky mosquito when
you hang out in your yard! Hop in your car and come to
one of the many blood drives conducted by Pee Dee
Blood Center and give your blood to a neighbor that
needs your help. Thank you.
T
ogether We Can Save A Life!
You can give blood & platelets if you meet ALL of these requirements:
- you are at least 17 years old
- weight at least 110 pounds
- you are in good health
- you can give blood every 56 days
you can give platelets every 3 days
How long does it take to give blood &
platelets?
Giving blood & platelets varies a little bit from one person to the next, but it may help to plan on an hour when giving blood and two hour when giving platelets. Sometimes there's a bit of a rush, you can call and set up an appointment to give blood. You will need to call and set up an appointment to give platelets due to the limited number is platelet machines.To make an appointment, call (843) 673-1900.
What if I want to have a Blood Drive?
If you would like to have a blood drive at your work place, church, or school please call the blood center and speak to a blood drive representative. You can really make a difference!
Email us: McWhiteC@usa.redcross.org
