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Donating Blood in Chattanooga, TN

Learn about the non-profit blood centers in your region that partner with Goodlabs. See availability and book your appointment.

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Goodlabs makes it easy to give blood in Chattanooga, TN. We partner with select donation centers run by Blood Assurance, a non-profit blood center that supplies hospitals across Chattanooga, Nashville and the surrounding Southeast. You book your appointment through Goodlabs, donate at a participating Blood Assurance center, and get free bloodwork as an eligible donor. To get started, use the Book your donation panel on the right to find the center closest to you.

How blood donation with Goodlabs works

  1. Find a time. Use the Book your donation panel on the right to see current appointment availability at the Chattanooga and Gunbarrel Road donor centers.
  2. Book your appointment. Choose a time that works for you and confirm your booking through Goodlabs.
  3. Donate at the center. Check in at the center you booked. A whole blood donation takes about 10 minutes, and most visits take about an hour from start to finish.
  4. Get your free bloodwork. Eligible donors receive lab testing at no cost, with results available in their Goodlabs account. At Blood Assurance centers, you're eligible for free bloodwork through Goodlabs once every 6 months.

Why donate blood through Goodlabs

Every donation helps patients in Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee Valley communities. When you donate through Goodlabs, you also get a clearer view of your own health. Your free bloodwork gives you insight into key health markers, with no doctor's order and no bill. At Blood Assurance centers you can get it with a Goodlabs donation once every 6 months, so you can track changes over time.

Where to donate blood near Chattanooga

Goodlabs has two Blood Assurance donation centers in Chattanooga: the Chattanooga Donor Center on East 4th Street and the Gunbarrel Road Donor Center on Gunbarrel Road. Donors north of the river can also book at the North River Donor Center in Hixson.

Blood drives near Chattanooga

Goodlabs also works with select blood drives. When you search for a time in the Book your donation panel, participating blood drives near Chattanooga may appear alongside donor centers. Eligible donors who book a participating blood drive through Goodlabs get the same free bloodwork. Blood drives are temporary, so check the panel for the latest dates near you.

Before your visit

  • Bring a photo ID.
  • Eat a full meal and drink plenty of water beforehand.
  • Wear a shirt with sleeves that roll up above the elbow.
  • Check the official Blood Assurance page for current hours, parking and eligibility requirements. Center details can change, so confirm them before you go.

Book your blood donation in Chattanooga

Ready to give blood? Use the Book your donation panel on the right to find the center closest to you, see available times, and book your appointment and free bloodwork in a few steps. Availability changes throughout the week, so check back if you don't see a time that works.

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