Carter BloodCare is the local provider of lifesaving blood and blood components in North, Central and East Texas
Our mission is “We save lives by making transfusion possible,” and our generous donors make sure that mission is met each year. Carter BloodCare is community-based and nonprofit, ensuring our attention is focused on Texans.
By Texans For Texans
Who we serve:
Serving more than 225 hospitals and medical facilities in over 55 counties, Carter BloodCare distributes more than 450,000 blood products per year, saving the lives of millions of patients across Texas.
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Where we collect:
We collect blood donations through our 27 donor centers, daily mobile drives, high school and event-based blood drives and more.
We need to see 1500 donors a day to ensure local patients have access to the lifesaving blood they need.
Facts about Carter BloodCare:
- Operations began in 1951
- More than 900 employees
- Locally governed by a volunteer board
- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization
- Not affiliated with the American Red Cross
We are licensed and inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB).
Carter BloodCare is a proud member of:
- Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB)
- Blood Centers of America (BCA)
- South Central Association of Blood Banks (SCABB)
- America’s Blood Centers (ABC)
- Alliance for Community Transfusion Services (ACTS)
Accreditations:
- AABB Certificate of Accreditation for Carter BloodCare (Bedford, Tyler)
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Certificate for Carter BloodCare (Bedford, Tyler)
- FDA Blood Establishment Registration and Product Listing
- FDA Blood Establishment Registration and Listing for Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products
- FACT Accreditation
- Biologics License (HHS, 1999)
- Cleanroom Class 7 Certification (AirScan Technologies)