Autologous Donations

An Autologous Donation allows a patient to donate blood than be transfused with his/her own blood.

• **Written doctor's orders are required**
• Available to patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures that will receive blood and/or blood products.
• Children should be at least ten years of age, weigh at least 80 lbs and be in general good health.
• Autologous donors may begin donating up to 42 days before surgery, and give as often as once a week.
• Autologous donations are by appointment only. Parents must call the Blood Donor Center at 617-355-6677 to schedule an appointment in advance. Please have necessary information readily available.
  
  
  https://www.halfpints.childrenshospital.org/                  617-355-6677