Can I donate PRBC directly?

Not directly through standard whole-blood donation — your unit is separated into PRBC + plasma + platelets at the blood bank. Through apheresis (double-red-cell donation) you can give two units of red cells in one visit. Apheresis donation has a longer cooldown (168 days).

What's the cost of one unit of PRBC at government blood banks?

Government blood banks across India charge a fixed processing fee of approximately ₹1,100 per unit of PRBC, regulated by the National Blood Transfusion Council. Thalassaemia, Sickle Cell, BPL, and certain other categories are exempt from the fee.

Is PRBC available 24×7 in Guntur?

Most government blood banks in Guntur operate round the clock for emergencies. For elective transfusions, blood is usually issued during day hours after cross-matching, which takes 1–2 hours.

How many blood banks are there in Guntur?

Guntur has 17 registered blood banks, blood centres, and blood storage centres as per the eRaktKosh portal of Government of India. The list includes both government and private facilities.

Is blood available 24/7 in Guntur?

Most government blood banks in Guntur operate round-the-clock for emergencies. Private centres may have different hours. Always call ahead to confirm availability and operating hours.

How do I check live blood availability in Guntur?

Use the live availability table on this page. Pick a blood group and a component (whole blood, PRBC, platelets, or plasma). The grid shows units currently reported by each blood bank in Guntur.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) Availability in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Searching for packed red blood cells (PRBC) availability in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh? 17 blood banks in Guntur report live PRBC stock across every blood group. PRBC is the most commonly requested transfusion component for thalassaemia, cancer treatment, dialysis, and elective surgery.

Shelf Life

Up to 42 days at 4°C

Donation Frequency

Cannot donate PRBC directly — donate whole blood (90/120 days) or apheresis (168 days)

Blood Banks Tracked

17 in Guntur

Live Blood Availability in Guntur

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About Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)

Packed red blood cells are concentrated red cells separated from whole blood, with most plasma removed. PRBC is the most-requested transfusion component in hospitals.

Who needs prbc?

Thalassaemia patients needing monthly transfusions
Cancer patients on chemotherapy
Dialysis patients with chronic anaemia
Postpartum haemorrhage cases

Blood Banks in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Verified blood banks, blood centres, and blood storage units — sourced from the Government of India's eRaktKosh portal.

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Blood Centre Mangalagiri
Govt.Blood Bank
200
units
IPD Block, Ground Floor, AIIMS Managalgiri, Managalgiri, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
9440106689 chaitanya.ihbt@aiimsmangalagiri.edu.in
Thalassemia Needs Blood Centre Guntur
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
7
units
D.No 8-27-159, 1st 2nd floor, Beside mourya dhaba, Basava Tarakaram Nagar,, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
7416553344 thalassemianeedsbloodcentre@gmail.com
Indian Red Cross Society Blood Bank Guntur 9
Red Cross Blood Bank
46
units
Do. No 26-15-21,Z.P.Compound,Nagaram Palem, Do. No 26-15-21,Z.P.Compound,Nagaram Palem, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
0863- 2215656 redcrossguntur@yahoo.co.in
Sree Welfare Society Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
26
units
12-12-84,OLD CLUB ROAD, KOTHAPET GUNTUR, GUNTUR, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
8632217117 sreewelfaresocietybloodbank@gmail.com
Bsu Chc Ponnur
Govt.BSU
1
units
Ponnur, , Ponnur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Rainbow Blood Centre Guntur
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
59
units
M/s. Rainboww Blood Bank,(A Unit of Kanneganti Foundation),, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
9492452345 rainbowwbloodbank@gmail.com
Aapadbandhu Blood Center Guntur
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
26
units
D.No..12-12-22&23,Ist& 3rd floor,above kasturi surgicals, ol, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
9502698123 aapadbandhubbgnt@gmail.com
St. Josephs General Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
1
units
St. JosephS General Hospital Blood Centre, OPP GOVT.GENERAL HOSPITAL,GUNTUR, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
8610193743 stjhbbgnt@gmail.com
District Hospital Blood Center Tenali
Govt.Blood Bank
39
units
Ground Floor, Hospital Premises, Chenchupeta, NEAR MARKET YARD , Tenali, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
9494052934 tenalibloodbank@gmail.com
Ramesh Hospitals Blood Centre Guntur
PrivateBlood Bank
63
units
Dno: 26-14-1, Collectorate Road, Nagaram palem, Guntur, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
7036666081 bloodbank@rameshhospitals.com
Government General Hospital Blood Centre, Guntur
Govt.Blood Bank
249
units
First Floor, OP Block, Station Road, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
9160497497 Bloodbank.ggh.gnt@gmail.com
Needs Tenali Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank
59
units
D.No:7-5-2, 1st floor , opp. kims hospital, Prakasam Rd, nea, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
9000319001 needstenalibloodbank@gmail.com
Katuri Medical College And Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
Katuri Nagar, Kanna Vari Thota, Chinakondrupadu,, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
8632288555 katuribloodbank@gmail.com
Manipal Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
164
units
NH-5, Soumya Nagar, Tadepalli,, Guntur, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
9490711061
Lions Club Of Gunturvision Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
30
units
D.No. 12-17-31, 1st Floor, Somuvari Street, Near Bose Statue, Kothapet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
9291223022 lionsvisionbloodbank@gmail.com
Nri Academy Of Sciences, Nri Medical College And General Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
115
units
E Block, First Floor, Medical College & GH Premises, Chinakakani, Mangalagiri, guntur., Mangalagiri (M), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
8008994660 bloodbank@nrias.ac.in
Needs Blood Centre (a Unit Of Needs Society)
PrivateBlood Bank
30
units
D.No. 12-28-56, 1st Floor (Part), Main Road, Kothapet, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
9246448899 needsbloodbankguntur@gmail.com

PRBC in Guntur — FAQs

Thalassaemia patients receive monthly PRBC transfusions for life. Cancer patients on chemotherapy, dialysis patients, women with severe postpartum bleeding, and surgical patients also routinely need PRBC. Guntur's blood banks supply these regularly.

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Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) Availability in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

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About Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)

Who needs prbc?

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences Blood Centre Mangalagiri

Thalassemia Needs Blood Centre Guntur

Indian Red Cross Society Blood Bank Guntur 9

Sree Welfare Society Blood Centre

Bsu Chc Ponnur

Rainbow Blood Centre Guntur

Aapadbandhu Blood Center Guntur

St. Josephs General Hospital Blood Centre

District Hospital Blood Center Tenali

Ramesh Hospitals Blood Centre Guntur

Government General Hospital Blood Centre, Guntur

Needs Tenali Blood Bank

Katuri Medical College And Hospital Blood Centre

Manipal Hospital Blood Centre

Lions Club Of Gunturvision Blood Centre

Nri Academy Of Sciences, Nri Medical College And General Hospital Blood Centre

Needs Blood Centre (a Unit Of Needs Society)