Recipients of organ transplants often require dozens of blood donations. Your donation will help ensure an adequate supply at all times. Giving Blood Could Benefit Your Life. Your free mini-physical gives you a check for anemia, plus your body temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Back to Top Types of Donations Allogeneic Transfusions Allogeneic transfusions are those received from the blood bank which have been donated by carefully screened and tested Central Texas donors.
Allogeneic blood is always available in emergencies.
An autologous blood transfusion is the procedure which allows patients to become their own blood donors. Those undergoing elective surgery that will likely require transfusion may be able to donate one or more units of their own blood prior to the date of surgery. This blood is stored and reserved for the patient's use only. A written order must be obtained from your surgeon to be considerd for autologous transfusion. The Designated Donor Program allows patients who may need transfusion to designate specific donors for provision of blood.