New for 2026: Bonus Days

ARUP Blood Services offers Bonus Days throughout the year to encourage whole blood donations on specific dates or from donors with certain blood types.

Here’s How Bonus Days Work:

  • Bonus Days will be announced in advance so employees can plan ahead.
  • Employees who donate whole blood on a designated Bonus Day will receive an additional 2 hours of PTO on top of the standard PTO for whole blood donations.

ARUP Employee Blood and Platelet Program

ARUP Blood Services is a division of ARUP Laboratories and welcomes employees to donate whole blood, platelets, and AB plasma. We host regular blood drives on campus at varied times to accommodate A- and B-week schedules, making it easy to give when you can.

How Often Can You Donate?

  • Whole blood: Every 56 days (up to 6 times per year)
  • Platelets: Every 2 weeks (up to 23 times per year)
  • AB plasma: Every 29 days (up to 12 times per year)

How Much PTO Will I Get if I Donate?

ARUP employees can earn paid time off (PTO) when they donate outside of their working hours. The amount of PTO earned depends on the type of donation:

  • Whole blood: 2 hours PTO
  • Platelets or AB plasma: 4 hours PTO

Any PTO awarded for donating will appear in Kronos the month following the donation.

Important Notes

  • PTO earned through blood donations will expire on December 31 each year and will not roll over into the following year.
  • The maximum amount of PTO an employee can earn through blood donations is capped at 24 hours per calendar year.
  • PTO is awarded only for employee donations—not for donations made by spouses or dependents.
  • Nonexempt and exempt employees can use accrued hours as PTO.
    • Hourly, part-time, and seven-on/seven-off employees may take PTO in small increments (e.g., one hour).
    • Salaried employees must use PTO in full-day increments and donate outside their scheduled hours (weekends, holidays, evenings) to accrue PTO.
  • PRN employees are not eligible.
  • PTO for donations cannot be cashed out.

Donation Guidelines

  • Platelet donations can take up to two hours. Please allow enough time for the maximum donation.
  • Donating on the clock requires supervisor approval and does not qualify for PTO. PTO forms should not be submitted for on-the-clock donations.
  • Donor center hours vary to maximize opportunities for all schedules.

Ready to Donate?

Schedule your appointment Or call 801-584-5272.

Save time and fill out the Employee Blood and Platelet Donation Form before your appointment.