Blood transfusions are a critical part of everyday life and assist in saving countless lives each year. The blood bank has a vast array of state of the art equipment for its smooth functioning.
Services Offered
- Round the clock transfusion services
- Blood grouping and typing
- Blood cross matching
- Coombs test (updated method using gel technology now routinely done for all blood cross matches)
- Coombs cross match
- Tests for uncommon blood cell antigens and antibodies
Screening Tests
Screening tests for:
- Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
- HIV
- Venereal diseases
- Malaria
- Microfilaria
The above-mentioned screening tests are mandatory and have been prescribed under the guidance of the Drug Authority of India which is also the licensing authority.
Blood components available always include:
- Red Blood Cells
- Fresh Frozen Plasma
- Frozen Plasma
- Platelet concentrates
- Cryoprecipitate
- Platelet rich plasma
