Blood Donor Basics
Your health is important to us, and we want to help you maintain it.
Autologous Donations
An autologous blood donation is when a person donates blood for their own use, prior to a scheduled surgery. Many doctors will ask you to donate a unit or two for yourself if you are undergoing a medical procedure. This will ensure that you receive your own blood, guaranteeing the best compatibility, as well as lessen the impact on the blood supply itself.
Please note:
- This process does require a prescription and is not available at all our blood donation centers (download prescription PDF here).
- Also, the process cannot be performed within 72 hours of your scheduled surgery.
- We can ship to most hospitals however you may be responsible for shipping and processing fees if the hospital is outside our network.
- If you wish to make an autologous donation we recommend you call ahead and make a reservation for the process.
- To make an appointment please call 1-888-9-DONATE.
