If you are undergoing testosterone replacement therapy or have been diagnosed with hemochromatosis, South Texas Blood & Tissue may be able to provide you with therapeutic phlebotomy services.
As a nonprofit organization focused on collecting and providing hospitals with blood for patient transfusion, we perform these services for you at no charge.
Therapeutic phlebotomy patients like you may qualify to be a volunteer blood donors, too. This enables your blood to be used in patients who need transfusions. But even if you do not qualify as a donor, there will be no fee for your phlebotomy service.
To enroll in the program, you will need to have a physician complete the Prescription Order Form. Completed forms can be emailed to the rbc_therapies@southtexasblood.org or faxed to 210-209-9998.
After submission, please allow time for medical review. Upon approval, you will be contacted to schedule your appointment.
Therapeutic phlebotomy is the removal of blood for medical purposes.
The following locations offer therapeutic phlebotomy services:
South Texas Blood & Tissue – Donor Pavilion
6211 IH 10 West
San Antonio, TX 78201
South Texas Blood & Tissue – Victoria Donor Center
1109 Sam Houston Drive
Victoria, TX 77901
Collection frequency will be determined by your hemoglobin at the time of phlebotomy:
If you’re undergoing testosterone replacement therapy or are diagnosed with hemochromatosis, you must pass all the normal screening procedures required of every blood donor. Your blood also will be tested to ensure it is medically safe, the same as any other donated blood product. When blood is determined suitable for transfusion, it is made available for patient use. If the blood is found unsuitable, it will not be used and, when appropriate, you will be notified.
There is never a fee for this service. To collect your blood at no cost, South Texas Blood & Tissue must have a physician’s prescription, documentation of testosterone replacement or hemochromatosis therapy, and an appointment for the phlebotomy procedure.
Please call 210-731-2700 if you have questions or need more information.
For more than 45 years, the nonprofit South Texas Blood & Tissue Center has focused on a critical purpose: to save and improve lives.
Inspired by a group of physicians, our organization was formed to provide blood to the South Texas region – ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply through proper testing, storage and distribution to hospitals. This essential service allows front-line workers to focus on the direct care of patients, with confidence that this lifesaving resource will be there when it’s needed most.
But we didn’t stop there. Over the years, we’ve evolved as the needs of our patients and hospitals have changed, driven to save lives in as many ways as possible.
We couldn’t do this without donors like you. We understand that the gift of donation is a personal, powerful choice that has the potential to touch a life. Today, we offer many ways to make a difference that include:
Our team has also expanded its programs, partnering with leaders within the healthcare industry to develop a wide range of therapies.
