Blood Needs
Blood Needs:
Due to the needs of patients in our area medical facilities, inventory levels are constantly changing.  In order to provide a safe and adequate blood supply for the Coastal Bend, more than 120 people must register to give blood each day.

Our current red blood cell inventory levels are listed below according to blood type:

   

A-, AB-

O+, O-, A+,
B+, B-, AB+
(last updated: January 6, 2009)

If your blood type is currently in the optimal range, your donation can help to keep the inventory from falling below required levels.  You may also consider giving platelets through apheresis; for more information go to Types of Donations.