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24/7 State-of-the-Art Blood Bank & Storage

Prayag Hospital's Blood Bank is a licensed unit dedicated to providing safe and quality blood and its components. We follow stringent international protocols for screening and storage to ensure every drop saves a life.

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Blood Bank at Prayag Hospital

Lifeline for Critical Care

Blood transfusion is a critical component of modern healthcare, essential for surgeries, trauma care, and managing chronic conditions like thalassemia and cancer. Prayag Hospital's Blood Bank operates round-the-clock to meet these vital needs.

We maintain a robust inventory of varied blood groups and utilize component separation technology. This allows us to provide specific blood products like Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC), Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), and Platelet Concentrates, ensuring targeted treatment for our patients.

Safety is our topmost priority. Every unit of blood collected undergoes rigorous NAT (Nucleic Acid Testing) and conventional screening to prevent transfusion-transmitted infections, providing a safe lifeline for those in need.

Component Separation

Advanced equipment to separate whole blood into RBCs, Plasma, and Platelets.

Stringent Screening

Mandatory testing for all blood-borne diseases using highly sensitive assays.

24/7 Supply

Constant availability for emergency trauma, obstetric cases, and major surgeries.

Blood Group Availability

We maintain stocks for all major blood groups. Please call for real-time availability.

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Blood Products & Components

Focused products for specific medical needs.

Whole Blood

Used in cases of massive blood loss due to trauma or major cardiac surgeries to restore volume and oxygen-carrying capacity.

Packed RBCs

Concentrated Red Blood Cells used to treat severe anemia and chronic blood loss conditions while preventing fluid overload.

Platelets (RDP/SDP)

Crucial for patients with low platelet counts due to dengue, cancer treatments, or certain blood disorders to prevent bleeding.

Fresh Frozen Plasma

Contains vital coagulation factors, used to treat clotting disorders, liver disease, and massive transfusions.

Cryoprecipitate

Rich in Fibrinogen and Factor VIII, specifically used for treating Hemophilia A and massive hemorrhage.

Cross Matching

Rigorous bedside and laboratory cross-matching for every unit to ensure biological compatibility of blood.

Blood Donation Guide

Be a hero, donate blood. It takes only 15 minutes to save 3 lives.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age: 18 - 65 years
  • Weight: Above 45 kg
  • Hemoglobin: Minimum 12.5 g/dL
  • Pulse/Temperature: Normal

Who cannot donate?

  • History of Hepatitis, HIV, or heart disease
  • Major surgery in the past 6 months
  • Fever or taking antibiotics currently
  • Alcohol consumption in the last 24 hours

Common Questions

What you need to know about blood transfusion and donation.

Yes, blood donation is 100% safe. We use only sterile, disposable needles/kits for every donor. Your body replenishes the donated volume within a few days.

Storage depends on the component: RBCs last for 35-42 days, Platelets for 5 days, and Plasma can be frozen and stored for up to 1 year.

The actual donation takes only about 8-10 minutes. However, the entire process—including registration, medical screening, and recovery—takes approximately 45-60 minutes.

Healthy individuals can donate whole blood every 8 weeks (56 days). For platelet donation, you can donate more frequently—up to 24 times a year.

It is recommended to have a healthy, low-fat meal and drink plenty of water or non-alcoholic fluids before donation. Avoid donating on an empty stomach.

Most vaccinations (like for COVID-19 or Flu) have no waiting period if you are symptom-free. However, some live-virus vaccines may require a 2-4 week wait. Please inform our medical officer about any recent vaccinations.

Most donors feel perfectly fine. A few may experience slight dizziness or bruising at the needle site. Rest, hydration, and a light snack provided after donation effectively manage these minor occurrences.

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