Mary J. Townsend, MD

Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologist

Dr. Mary J. Townsend is a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologist in Amarillo, TX with special training and skill in performing and assisting physicians with blood collection. As a Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologist, Mary J. Townsend, MD performs procedures to treat bloodborne pathogens and blood loss. Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine is the collection, storage, and delivery of blood plasma. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologists include blood diseases and blood loss. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Pathologists include blood testing, blood draws, blood storing, component separation, and blood delivery.

A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.