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From organ transplants to heart surgeries, today’s advanced medical care relies on blood transfusions. When one person donates a unit of blood, it can be separated into individual components to save multiple lives. Blood donors can help meet the daily transfusion needs of cancer and surgery patients, accident and burn victims, newborns and mothers delivering babies, AIDS and sickle cell anaemia patients, and many more. Here are a few blood donation centres in Kolkata that offer various products such as Whole Blood, Red Blood Cell Concentrate, Random Donor Platelets ( RDP), Single Donor Platelets (SDP), Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), Cryoprecipitate, Cryo deficient plasma (CDP).
General Criteria for Blood Donors:
- The person should be fit and in a healthy condition.
- Should be between the ages of 18 to 65 years.
- Weight should be more than 45 kgs (in most cases).
- Should have Hemeoglobin more than 12.5 gm/dl.
- The donation interval for whole blood donation should be once in three months for males and four months for females.
- The donor should not have had malaria in the last three months.
- The donor should not have had jaundice or typhoid in the last year.
- The donor should not have Uncontrolled Thyroid disorders, Diabetes, Heart disease, cardiovascular diseases or infectious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B or C or Cancer (other diseases may vary as per the donation centre).
- Should not have had a blood transfusion in the last 12 months.
- Other requirements as per the donation centre or doctor's guidelines.
NTR Memorial Trust Blood Bank
Established in 1997 by the NTR Memorial Trust, this centre is known for its advanced testing, rare blood group repository, and 24/7 availability. It is vital in disaster response and public blood drives across Telangana.
Where: Road No. 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034
Gandhi Hospital Blood Bank
A key blood centre within Telangana’s largest teaching hospital, Gandhi Hospital’s bank is renowned for its handling of trauma cases and maternity emergencies. Founded as part of the hospital in 1954, it’s a go-to for urgent needs.
Where: Musheerabad, Hyderabad 500020
Mythri Blood Bank
Founded in 2003 by Dr. G. Raghuram, Mythri is appreciated for its hygienic practices and efficient donor management. It is often preferred by corporate donors.
Where: Ameerpet, Hyderabad 500016
Suraksha Blood Bank
Started in 2008 by a group of healthcare professionals, Suraksha focuses on thalassemia support, safe donor care, and efficient turnaround times.
Where: Liberty Road, Himayat Nagar, Hyderabad 500029
Habib Mustafa Khan Blood Bank
Founded by social worker Habib Mustafa Khan in 2000, this Secunderabad bank is known for personalised care and strong links with local hospitals.
Where: SD Road, near St. Mary’s Church, Secunderabad 500003
Balanagar Blood Bank
Started by a local industrial group in 2008, this bank supports trauma centres and factories in the surrounding area.
Where: Beside BBR Hospital, Balanagar, Hyderabad 500037
Janani Voluntary Blood Bank
Set up in 2011, Janani is youth-led and famous for its donor incentive system and awareness programmes in colleges.
Where: Siddula House, SD Road, Secunderabad 500003