Overview of
the Department
Centre Blood Bank, attached to the Department of Pathology, SIMSRH, make sure that donated blood or blood products are safe before they are used in blood transfusion and other medical procedures. We aim at fulfilling the blood requirements of patients of Tumkur district, neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh. With the help of state of art equipment, experienced, dedicated sincere technicians, highly proficient doctors we strive to provide quality blood and blood products to the needy 24×7.
Blood Storage Unit
Donor Motivation and Donor
• Donor Recruitment -Voluntary
• Donor Blood Collection – In-house and Camps.
• Blood Group Serology-ABO/RH for Patient/Donor.
• Pre Transfusion
• Compatibility testing ABO/RH Semi and fully Automated.
• Antibody screening and Identification.
Services:
Blood grouping and typing
• Blood cross matching
• Coombs test (updated method using gel
technology now routinely done for all blood cross matches)
• Coombs cross match
• Tests for uncommon blood cell antigens and antibodies
• Antibody titre
• Screening tests for:
•Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
•HIV
•Venereal diseases
•Malaria
Special Services Offered
Blood components available 24×7 and include:
- Red Blood Cells / Packed Cell Volume
- Fresh Frozen Plasma
- Platelet concentrates
- Single Donor Platelet / Apheresis
