Faqs
Generally, a healthy adult who meets the required age, weight, haemoglobin and other medical eligibility criteria may be able to donate blood. Eligibility is assessed by the blood centre before donation.
The interval between donations depends on the type of donation and applicable medical and regulatory guidelines. The blood centre will advise you about when you are eligible for your next donation.
Blood donation involves a brief needle prick. The actual blood collection is generally well tolerated and is performed by trained staff using sterile, single-use equipment.
The blood collection itself usually takes only a few minutes. The complete donation visit also includes registration, health screening and post-donation refreshments, so it is advisable to allow some additional time.
Yes. Blood donations are screened and processed according to applicable safety and regulatory requirements before being released for patient use
Depending on the donation and clinical requirements, blood may be processed into components such as: Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) Random Donor Platelets (RDP) Whole Blood, where clinically indicated Apheresis components, where applicable
t depends on the medication, the reason it is being taken and your current health condition. Always inform the blood centre staff about any medicines you are taking so that your eligibility can be assessed safely.
You may need to wait until you have recovered, depending on the illness and other circumstances. Please inform the medical staff about any recent illness, fever, infection or medical treatment during the donor screening process.
Get adequate rest, eat a normal meal, stay well hydrated and bring any information requested by the blood centre. Avoid donating if you are feeling unwell.
Rest for a short period, take refreshments and drink adequate fluids. Avoid strenuous physical activity immediately after donation and follow the instructions provided by the blood centre staff.
Blood and blood components are stored under controlled conditions appropriate to the particular component. Temperature and storage conditions are monitored as part of blood-centre quality procedures.
For information about blood donation, blood availability or arranging a blood donation camp, please contact Parakh Voluntary Blood Centre at 7839454568.