Blood Bank

Blood Bank:

The Blood Bank at Uttara Crescent Hospital, established in 2006, is a government-licensed facility committed to providing safe blood and blood components. It serves the patients of Uttara Crescent Hospital and neighboring medical institutions. Operating 24/7, it offers emergency services for both indoor and outdoor patients, as well as blood donors.

Importance of Blood Transfusion:

Blood transfusion is a critical medical therapy used in various treatment protocols. It is a life-saving intervention for conditions such as massive blood loss, major surgeries, aplastic anemia, leukemia undergoing chemotherapy, and transfusion-dependent genetic conditions like thalassemia major. The safe and appropriate administration of blood and its components is crucial for successful treatment.

Transfusion Medicine Department Services:

The Transfusion Medicine Department is dedicated to ensuring the safe and appropriate use of blood. Key services include:

• Blood grouping, screening, and cross-matching for patients and donors.

• Detection of irregular antibodies in patients.

• Warm and cold autoantibody detection.

• Coomb’s test.

• Rhesus “D” Antibody Detection test.

• Blood component preparation.

• Donor selection, motivation, and counseling, with post-donation care and refreshment.

Blood Donor Criteria:

To maintain the safety of blood donation, the following criteria are observed:

• Age between 18 to 50 years.

• Good health with no recent serious illness.

• Weight at least 50 kg.

• Hemoglobin levels of at least 12.5 g/dL for women and 13.0 g/dL for men.

• Normal temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.

• No recent vaccinations or living virus exposure.

• Successful completion of a physical and health history exam.

Instructions for Blood Donation:

Prior to blood donation, donors are advised:

• Not to donate on an empty stomach.

• Allow 20-30 minutes after a meal.

• Ensure good sleep the night before.

• Avoid donation with fever, antibiotic or blood thinner use.

• Drink water before donation.

• Avoid alcohol 14 days before donation.

• Refrain from smoking half an hour before donation.

Post-Donation Instructions:

After blood donation, donors are instructed to:

• Consume food and drink before leaving.

• Stay hydrated for the next 4 hours.

• Raise the arm and apply pressure if bleeding occurs.

• Lie down or sit with the head between the knees in case of fainting or dizziness.

• Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Tests Conducted Before Blood Donation:Standard tests performed include:

• ABO blood type.

• Rh typing (positive or negative antigen).

• Cross-matching.

• Screening for unexpected red blood cell antibodies.

• Screening for infections (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, Malaria, Syphilis).

Blood Components Available:

• Whole Blood

• Packed Red Blood Cell (PRBC)

• Fresh Plasma (FP)

• Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)

• Platelet Concentrate

• Cryoprecipitate

• Autologous PRP

Additional Blood Bank Services:

• Blood grouping

• ICT Cross-matching

• Blood Screening

• Blood letting

• Coombs test (Direct + Indirect)

• Rh D confirmation

• Rh Antibody detection and titration

• A1 and A1B detection

• Du detection

• Blood Storage

At Uttara Crescent Hospital, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in blood banking and transfusion medicine to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients. Your health is our priority.

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