In a world where blood is already in high demand, there are now long-term blood donation shortages resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
But you can help — and save a life in the process. There are several locations where you can donate blood and plasma in Austin, from centers to mobile drives. They all have high standards in place for your safety and health during the pandemic and could really use a helping hand. Here’s Where to Donate Blood in Austin.
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We Are Blood
4300 N. Lamar Blvd
2132 N. Mays, Suite 900
3100 W. Slaughter Lane
In addition to their three mainstay centers on Slaughter Lane, in Round Rock, and on North Lamar, We Are Blood hosts weekly mobile blood drives. Appointments and face masks are mandatory. As an incentive, blood donors can expect special giveaways throughout the month of October from community partners, such as vouchers for free stuff from local favorites like Whataburger. Eligible donors are in good health, at least 17 years old, and weigh at least 115 pounds (for whole blood donations) or 110 pounds (for platelet donations).
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American Red Cross
6711 N. Interstate Highway 35
4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy
The American Red Cross holds multiple drives each month for you to donate blood or plasma. You must be at least 16 years of age, among other requirements. The donation only takes about 8-10 minutes. As an incentive, five lucky blood donors will get a $1,000 Amazon.com Gift Card for donating in October. They have upcoming drives around the city like the Drury Inn & Suites and the Riverbend Church.
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BioLife
14415 Owen-Tech Blvd
With convalescent plasma being studied as a potential treatment for COVID-19, the need for plasma is very high. You can donate blood and plasma at BioLife Plasma where your donation will be transformed into life-saving plasma-based therapies. In an attempt to minimize any COVID-19 risk, you will make an appointment, where a mask, and maintain distance from other people donating plasma. You’ll be compensated for your plasma donation.
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BPL Plasma
5789 Airport Blvd Suite 1200
1807 W Slaughter Ln Building 4
BPL Plasma is collecting usual plasma donations as well as plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients. They are open with flexible hours at their locations on Airport Blvd and Slaughter Lane. They have COVID-19 precautions in place for your visit and you’ll be compensated for your plasma donation.
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