University Employee Off-Campus Blood Donation

University employees may donate blood off-campus at Vitalant (formerly Central Blood Bank) Community Donor Center, located downtown in the Law and Finance Building at 429 4th Avenue.

The Vitalant Center is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Vitalant Community Donor Center follows all COVID-19 state-mandated and CDC guidelines, including temperature checks upon arrival, mask wearing and social distancing. In addition, all blood donations are currently being tested for COVID-19 antibodies.

To make an appointment, login to the Vitalant website and select either the Vitalant Community Donor Center location noted above or another location that is more convenient. Reference The Duquesne University Blood Program and/or Group Code: CU090026.

A photo ID is required for donation, and donors are advised to eat prior to their appointment time and drink fluids throughout the day.