Blood & Components
Services cover whole blood, packed red blood cells (PRBC), fresh frozen plasma (FFP), platelets and cryoprecipitate.
Supporting Care Around the Clock
Blood Bank at SNMIH
SNMIH’s blood bank provides screened blood and components for patient care, supported by trained personnel and medical supervision, 24 hours a day.
Blood & Component Services
Blood collection, screening and component services
Our team manages the preparation, testing and storage of blood and components. Please confirm current availability with the blood bank, as stocks vary by blood group and component.
Blood Screening
Donated blood is screened for infections that can be transmitted through transfusion, using approved testing methods.
Component Separation
Dedicated facilities support the separation, preparation and storage of blood components for clinical use.
Trained Personnel
Qualified staff manage blood-bank services under the supervision of the Blood Bank Medical Officer.
Before Your Visit
Requesting blood or planning to donate?
Speak with the blood-bank team about clinical requests, applicable charges and donation arrangements.
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Requesting blood
Your treating doctor determines which blood component is required. Contact the blood bank for guidance on the requisition, patient samples and documents needed. Issue depends on current availability and the required testing procedures.
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Support for patients needing repeated transfusions
Blood and components are provided free of charge to patients with thalassaemia, haemophilia, sickle-cell anaemia and other blood disorders requiring repeated lifesaving transfusions, in accordance with NBTC guidelines. Contact the team for guidance on the supporting medical documents.
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Blood donation
To donate blood, contact the team to confirm donation hours and the assessment process. Eligibility is determined through a review of your health history and a medical assessment before donation.
Blood Bank Enquiries
Speak with our team
For blood availability, patient requests or donation information, call the hospital and ask to be connected to the blood bank.