Current Promotion:
A State-of-the-Art Blood Donor Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is consistently ranked highly in consumer surveys of Southern California hospitals. Cedars-Sinai patients benefit from the best overall quality of care, the best doctors and nurses and the most personalized care.
The Medical Center's staff takes pride in being an integral part of the community and realizes that this success relies strongly on community participation. With the active Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Outpatient Cancer Center, Transplant Services and Emergency Department treating hundreds of patients, blood products are always in demand. Many of the newer medical and surgical therapies rely on blood transfusion support and would not be possible without community donations.
Despite efforts to educate the community, only three percent of eligible donors in Los Angeles give blood regularly, the lowest rate of any major city. As the need for blood products is always great, the demand often exceeds supplies, and it is a challenge to continuously meet the needs of our patients. Cedars-Sinai is most fortunate to be able to count on the community for support of its blood collection goals.
As a member of our community, you can help. Your donation of blood or platelets can give the gift of life. This gift can come only from people like you, who take the time to give so generously of themselves. Blood donation is a safe and simple procedure and only takes a short time out of your day. Please help save lives by donating blood or platelets at the Rita and Taft Schreiber Blood Donor Facility, located in the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, South Tower, Street level, Room 1690. With your blood donation, Cedars-Sinai can continue to provide the community with the highest quality of care.
Are You Eligible to Donate?
Donor eligibility criteria are governed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are continuously updated. Therefore, each donor is carefully screened prior to each collection by an individual qualified to evaluate donor eligibility.
To qualify, blood donors must meet the following standards:
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Weigh at least 110 pounds
- Currently be in good health (not suffering from any infection)
- No history of hepatitis after age 11
- Recent dental procedure or minor surgery (less than 72 hours)
- Tattoos, permanent make-up or needle sticks(within the past year)
- Ear and body piercings are okay if they were done with a sterile, single-use needle (one year deferral if other methods were used)
- Travel to a malaria-endemic area (within the past year)
- Pregnancy (delivery within 6 weeks)
- Taking Acutane, Proscar or Propecia medications
You Too Can Donate
How can I arrange for a donation?
Please call the Blood Donor Facility at (310) 423-5346 to schedule an appointment.
Blood Donor Facility Hours
Mondays: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Wednesdays: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Thursdays: 12:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Fridays: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sundays: Closed
Contact Us
Please help by donating blood or platelets.
| Rita and Taft Schreiber Blood Donor Facility |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center |
| 8700 Beverly Blvd. |
| South Tower, Room 1690 |
| Los Angeles, CA 90048 |
| Phone: (310) 423-5346 |
| Send Us a Message |
