Blood Transfusion

TRICARE covers whole blood and blood component transfusions and services, including equipment, supplies, storage, administration, processing, typing and cross-matching.

TRICARE doesn't cover:

  • Blood typing for paternity tests
  • The collection, storage and testing of autologous (self-donated) blood
  • The transfusion of autologous (self-donated) blood in the absence of a TRICARE-covered surgical procedure
Disclaimer:

This list of covered services is not all inclusive. TRICARE covers services that are medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. and considered proven. There are special rules or limits on certain services, and some services are excluded.

Last Updated 3/21/2022