First Regional Blood Transfusion Centre in Mysore.

Run by Cauvery Social Services Trust.

Open 24/7 on all days

1869, M.B.M Lehar Complex, 2nd Floor, New Sayyaji Rao Road, Opp. IMA Building, Mysuru, Karnataka 570021

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FAQ’s

Whole Human Blood
What is it?

Blood Collected straight from the donor after its donation usually separated into red blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

Who can donate?

You need to be 18 – 65 years old, weigh 45kgs or more and be fit and healthy with normal temperature & pulse rate.

User For?

Major surgeries, Dialysis, Anemia, Acute blood loss, trauma, cancer, Cardiac surgeries.

Lasts For?

Red cells can be stored for 35 days.

How long does it take?

10 minutes to donate.

How often can I donate?

Every 3 months.

Plasma / Fresh Frozen Plasma ( FFP )
What is it?

It is a blood product made from the liquid portion of whole blood.

Who can donate?

You need to be 18-60 (men) or 20-60 (women) years old, weigh 50kgs or more and must have given successful whole blood donation in last two years.

Lasts For?

Immune system conditions, pregnancy (including anti-D injections), bleeding, shock, burns, muscle and nerve conditions, hemophilia, immunizations.

Lasts For?

Plasma can last up to one year when frozen.

How does it work?

We collect your blood, keep plasma and return rest to you by apheresis donation.

How long does it take?

15 minutes to donate.

How often can I donate?

Every 2 – 3 weeks.

Platelet / Platelet Concentrate
What is it?

These are biological autologous products derived from patient whole blood & contains platelets & growth factors.

Who can donate?

You need to be 18 – 65 years old (men), weigh 50kgs or more and have given a successful plasma donation in the past 12 months

User For?

Cancer, useful in people with low platelet count and in conditions like Dengue, Malaria & Cancer Patients,haemophilia, anaemia, childbirth, operations, blood loss, trauma, burns.

Lasts For?

Just five days.

How does it work?

We collect your blood, keep platelet and return rest to you by apheresis donation.

How long does it take?

45 minutes to donate.

How often can I donate?

Every 2 weeks

Criteria to donate blood:

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There are several parameters that determine the eligibility of an individual to donate blood. Guidelines laid down by the Ministry of Health, Government of India have to be followed by blood banks and organizations conducting blood donation camps.

  • Overall health- The donor must be fit and healthy, and should not be suffering from transmittable diseases.
  • Age and weight- The donor must be 18–60 years old and should weigh Female – 50kg, Male – 45 kg.
  • Pulse rate– Between 50 and 100 without irregularities.
  • Hemoglobin level- A minimum of 12.5 g/dl.
  • Blood pressure– Diastolic: 50–100 mm Hg, Systolic: 100–180 mm Hg.
  • Body temperature– Should be normal, with an oral temperature not exceeding 37.5 °C.
The following individuals should not donate blood:
  • Individuals suffering from ailments like cardiac arresthypertension, blood pressure, cancerepilepsy, kidney ailments and diabetes.
  • Individuals who have undergone immunizationin the past 1 month.
  • Individuals treated for rabiesor received Hepatitis B vaccine in the past 6 months.
  • Individuals who have undergone major dental procedures or general surgeries in the past 1 month.
  • Women who have had miscarriagein the past 6 months.
  • Individuals who have had fitstuberculosisallergicdisorders in the past.
  • Individuals who currently have asthma with active symptoms, and severe asthma patients.
  • Individuals suffering from fever, cold, cough, myalgia in last 7 days.
  • Within 14 days of Covid 19 Vaccine immunization (First / Second / Booster dose)

 

Note:

By producing of Blood donated certificate, priority to issue the blood will be given to donors relatives who were in need with no additional charges including blood investigation tests.