Request for Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- HH and TRT patients being drawn ≥8 weeks apart DO NOT need a prescription if they meet allogeneic eligibility.
- It is the responsibility of the patient to call (713) 791-6608 and verify their order has been processed before
scheduling an appointment or presenting at location to be drawn. - No CBC or ferritin testing provided.
- Gulf Coast Blood will only draw standard whole blood units of 500 mL, +/-50mL.
- Effective August 31, 2026, the Therapeutic Phlebotomy Request Form will include two minimum hemoglobin threshold options: 13 g/dL, the standard blood donor threshold, and 11 g/dL for patients requiring more frequent therapeutic phlebotomy. Please select the threshold appropriate for your patient when completing the form.
Existing orders will remain valid and do not need to be resubmitted.