The M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Blood Bank and
Transfusion Service provides the patients of M. D. Anderson with
safe and high-quality blood products. Each year, M. D. Anderson
patients use more than 30,000 units of red blood cells, 100,000
units of platelets, and thousands of units of plasma, cryoprecipitate,
and granulocytes.
Main Location
M. D. Anderson Blood Bank
7000 Fannin, Suite 170 (in The University of Texas-Houston Building)
Houston, TX 77030
Telephone: (713) 792-7777
Fax: (713) 792-5973
Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Weekends and holidays, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Free parking is available.
Whole Blood Donations
Family members, friends, and others can donate
whole blood for M. D. Anderson patients. In addition to general
donations, there are two special types of whole blood donations:
- In a replacement donation,
the donor gives blood for use by any patient. In exchange for
this donation, the patient designated by the donor will receive
a credit toward his or her medical bill. Replacement donors
can be of any blood type.
Replacement donations for M. D. Anderson
patients can be made at any Blood Bank throughout the United
States that participates in the Blood Credit Program. At the
time of donation, indicate the patient's full name, hospital
name, and medical record number, if known. The blood bank
will then transfer the credit to M. D. Anderson. Ask your
local blood bank if they are part of this program or call
(713) 792-7788 for this information.
Platelet Donations
Many M. D. Anderson patients use platelets on
a daily basis. Family members, friends, and others can donate
platelets for M. D. Anderson patients. Whether the patient actually
receives the donor's platelets depends on the patient's blood
type and current health status. In any case, the patient will
receive a credit toward his or her medical bill.
Platelet donations take about 2-1/2 to 3 hours
and must be scheduled in advance.
Platelet donations can be made at the following
locations. Please call the location for specific donation times
and other pre-donation information.
M. D. Anderson Blood Bank
7000 Fannin, Suite 170 (in The University of Texas-Houston Building)
Houston, TX 77030
Telephone: (713) 792-7777
Fax: (713) 792-5973
Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Weekends and holidays, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Free parking is available.
M. D. Anderson Diagnostic Center
Located in the new Charles A. LeMaistre Clinic Building
Rose Zone, 2nd Floor, at the top of the escalator
Telephone: (713) 792-6120
Hours: Weekdays, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Donors must pay for parking.
Exxon USA Baytown Refinery Apheresis Room
2800 Decker Drive, Room NW13
Baytown, TX 77520
Telephone: (281) 834-4194
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Free parking is available.
Donating Your Own Blood before Surgery
Before surgery, some patients may be able to have
their own blood stored for future transfusion needs. This is called
"autologous blood donation and transfusion." Patients
interested in this option should talk with their attending physician.
Blood Drives
Whole blood is collected primarily at mobile blood
drives held by businesses, schools, churches, and other interested
groups throughout the Houston metropolitan area that want to support
M. D. Anderson patients or patients in other facilities.
Blood drives can be held any day of the week at
a time that is convenient for the sponsoring group. M. D. Anderson
has several large mobile blood drive coaches. Anyone interested
in learning more about the mobile blood drive program may contact
one of the Blood Bank's community representatives at (713) 792-7788
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Accreditation & Licensing
The M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Blood Bank and
Transfusion Service is an institutional member of the American
Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and is inspected and accredited
by AABB, the College of American Pathologists, and the Joint Commission
for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The Blood Bank
is licensed by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
