Ready to Volunteer?
Below are our current blood donation opportunities, please sign up at the link provided if you are eligible. A trained phlebotomist will collect a blood sample used only to verify the accuracy of Genalyte’s Merlin automated lab for FDA studies—never for transfusion. Eligible donors will receive a $50-$90 Amazon E-Gift card as a "thank-you" for helping our studies.
General Donor Sign-Ups
Open to most adults who meet basic eligibility (in FAQ below). 10 minute visit; $50-90 thank-you for eligible donors.
→ Click Here to Book a General Donor Spot
→ Click Here to Book a General Donor Spot
Condition-Specific Donor Sign-Ups
If you have a confirmed diagnosis (list is below), your sample is especially helpful for our studies. $50-$90 thank-you for eligible donors.
Conditions
■ Diabetes (Type I and II)
■ Chronic kidney disease (e.g., on dialysis)
■ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (e.g., chronic bronchitis or emphysema)
■ Cardiovascular disease
■ Active cancer (not in remission), including hematologic cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndromes
■ Chronic liver diseases including hepatitis and cirrhosis
■ History of thyroid disease requiring treatment with thyroid hormones or surgery
■ Known hematologic conditions (e.g., anemia, sickle cell)
■ Autoimmune disease (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE))
■ Infection (including viral and parasitic)
■ Chronic kidney disease (e.g., on dialysis)
■ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (e.g., chronic bronchitis or emphysema)
■ Cardiovascular disease
■ Active cancer (not in remission), including hematologic cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma and myelodysplastic syndromes
■ Chronic liver diseases including hepatitis and cirrhosis
■ History of thyroid disease requiring treatment with thyroid hormones or surgery
■ Known hematologic conditions (e.g., anemia, sickle cell)
■ Autoimmune disease (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE))
■ Infection (including viral and parasitic)
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Expect
• 10–20 minute appointment
• Professional phlebotomy
• De-identified research use
• Donations may range from 10-100mL, based on clinical eligibility and donor preference.
• "Thank You" Amazon Gift Cards range from $50-$90 depending on volume collected ($50 for 10-50mL; $90 for 51-100mL)
• Gift Cards are emailed to donors on Tuesday and Friday evenings
• Professional phlebotomy
• De-identified research use
• Donations may range from 10-100mL, based on clinical eligibility and donor preference.
• "Thank You" Amazon Gift Cards range from $50-$90 depending on volume collected ($50 for 10-50mL; $90 for 51-100mL)
• Gift Cards are emailed to donors on Tuesday and Friday evenings
Eligibility
Donors must be over 18 years old. No fasting is required before the blood draw, but please drink plenty of water beforehand. Donation limits are based on the amount donated within 8 weeks (550mL limit).
What to Bring
Photo ID.
Location
San Diego (Mira Mesa). Free parking. Exact address provided in your confirmation email and calendar invite.
Safety & Privacy
Collections follow standard sterile procedures. Results are not returned to donors; samples are tested only to assess instrument accuracy for FDA studies.