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Blood Bank Services

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Blood Bank Services

24x7 Emergency Clinical Service

The Blood Bank & Component Separation Unit at Government Thiruvannamalai Medical College and Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 24x7 licensed regional transfusion facility. It provides safe, tested, and high-quality blood and specialized blood components to hospital emergency units, ICUs, trauma theaters, maternity wards, and regional healthcare institutions.

Blood Components Available

Component Clinical Indications Storage & Shelf Life
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) Severe anemia, acute blood loss, trauma, surgery, and sickle cell disease. 2°C to 6°C (35–42 Days)
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) Coagulation factor deficiencies, massive transfusion, DIC, and liver disorders. -30°C or colder (1 Year)
Random Donor Platelets (RDP) Thrombocytopenia, dengue hemorrhagic fever, chemotherapy, and hematological malignancies. 20°C to 24°C with continuous agitation (5 Days)
Cryoprecipitate Hypofibrinogenemia, Hemophilia A, and von Willebrand disease. -30°C or colder (1 Year)

Safety, Screening & Technology

  • 100% Mandatory Viral Testing: Automated Chemiluminescence (CLIA) and ELISA testing for HIV I & II, Hepatitis B (HBsAg), Hepatitis C (HCV), Syphilis (VDRL), and Malaria.
  • Gel Card Cross-Matching: Standardized column agglutination technology ensuring rapid and error-free compatibility testing.
  • Voluntary Blood Drives: Regular voluntary blood donation camps in partnership with youth clubs, Red Cross, and educational institutions.
  • Emergency Availability: 24x7 dedicated emergency issue counter for TAEI Trauma Care, Emergency Obstetrics, and Intensive Care Units.

Contact & Blood Requirements

Location: Ground Floor, Blood Center Block, GTVMCH Campus
Direct Phone: 04175-238455 / 233315 (Extension: Blood Bank Counter)
Emergency Status: Fully Operational 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year