Gulf Coast Blood offers two special donation options for patients who need blood for surgery or treatment:
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Autologous donation: If your doctor feels it is right for you, you can donate your own blood for transfusion.
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Directed donation: A friend or family member donates blood specifically for you.
Both programs require a written physician’s order.
How to Get Started
1. Obtain a physician’s order
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Your doctor faxes the order to (832) 930-4888.
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To request the order form, physicians may call (713) 791-6608 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) or download it online.
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Donors are responsible for speaking with their doctor to see if Autologous/Directed donations are right for them.
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2. Schedule your donation
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Directed and Autologous donations can be scheduled at any Gulf Coast Blood facility. Please call the location directly to schedule an appointment for your donation.
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Each pint drawn has an additional processing fee. This is billed to the hospital and included in your hospital charges.
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