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Schedule an Appointment

You may make an appointment for:

  • Whole-blood donations
  • Other donations

Hours of Operation

When making an appointment online, please note that the hours of operation are as follows:

Monday – Friday
7:30am – 4:30pm

*Those who have never donated blood anywhere before must present by 4:00 pm.

If you have any other questions or concerns regarding blood donation, call the NIH Blood Bank at (301) 496-1048. We can also answer many of your questions via e-mail at nihbloodbank@mail.cc.nih.gov

Whole-Blood Donations

To donate whole blood, please complete the short form below to indicate your preferred time(s). NOTE: A representative will contact you to confirm your appointment time. If you prefer to call to set up an appointment, the phone number for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Blood Bank is (301) 496-1048.

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Blood Donation Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:30PM

Those who have never donated blood anywhere before must present by 4:00 pm

If you have any other questions, comments or medical concerns regarding blood donation,

Call the NIH Blood Bank at (301) 496-1048. | Send an e-mail at nihbloodbank@mail.cc.nih.gov