Where can I get blood drawn for PRP?

Question

My doctor has recently started offering PRP for hair loss. However, it seems I am a difficult blood draw; I've gone twice and they haven't been able to draw enough blood either time. I've never had this issue when going for lab testing; however, the diagnostic labs will only draw blood for their own testing. Is there anywhere I can go to have the blood drawn and either take it with me or have it mailed to my doctor?

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

It would be better if you get your blood drawn at a clinic that is performing PRP treatment, other wise they might not accept the drawn blood.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Your provider should be drawing the blood at their office.  The blood needs to be fresh to provide you with a satisfactory treatment.   You should not be getting the blood drawn elsewhere and bringing it in.

Carlos Ayala, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi,
 Ideally you should have procedure and blood draw all done in same office.  We use butterfly needles on our patients for blood draws.  These needles are smaller and more comfortable than regular needles for blood draw.  Have your physician try these needles.

Kevin Ende, MD · Answer

The blood would need to be drawn at the facility that performs the PRP since no doctor is going to trust (or should trust) someone transporting their own blood from somewhere else.  I suggest picking a different place and seeing if the staff has better luck with your blood draw.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Your doctor needs to bring someone with more experience into their office to draw the blood. Perhaps finding a different office. If you're by Scottsdale, AZ we're happy to help!Good luck, Dr. ALDO

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In my in my opinion, an office that routinely performs PRP Therapy has a phlebotomist that can draw blood on the most difficult patients. We also employ a device called Accuvein. It allows us to see the veins through the skin. Find a PRP expert. Ask to see photos.PRPHairMD.com

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

Unfortunately you can’t have blood mailed or have you take it. You will have to find a Doctors office that can draw the blood and treat you afterwards. An experienced Dr who does procedures will always find a way to draw blood.

Michael Wolfeld, MD · Answer

You will need to have your blood drawn at the same location where you will be having the PRP treatments. If a technician is drawing the blood, perhaps you can ask the doctor to do it.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

If you've never had a problem with blood draws in the past, it's unlikely you are truly a difficult blood draw. The blood must be drawn at the same office. Use of a 19 G or 21 G butterfly works wonderfully well. They may want to warm your arm (by gently wrapping it in a blanket) and/or having you squeeze a ball. This helps a lot too.

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately I believe the only place you can get the blood drawn for the PRP procedure is at the office that is doing it. Their is always a possibility of finding someone near you who will draw the blood but it is rare that they will let you carry it to the injection site

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Where can I get blood drawn for PRP?

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