How often can I donate whole blood?

Healthy donors can give whole blood once every 90 days (males) or 120 days (females). This gives the body enough time to replenish red blood cells and iron stores.

Is whole blood the same as packed red blood cells?

No. Whole blood contains every component — red cells, plasma, platelets, and white cells. PRBC is processed from whole blood with most of the plasma removed. PRBC is typically used for chronic anaemia and elective surgery; whole blood is used for acute blood loss.

Can I choose to donate only whole blood in Prakasam?

Yes. Most blood banks in Prakasam accept whole blood donations as walk-ins during operating hours. Apheresis-only centres specialise in components like platelets or plasma — call ahead to confirm.

How many blood banks are there in Prakasam?

Prakasam 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 Prakasam?

Most government blood banks in Prakasam 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 Prakasam?

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 Prakasam.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Whole Blood Availability in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh

Looking for whole blood availability in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh? 17 blood banks in Prakasam report live whole blood stock by group (A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+, O-). Whole blood is the most commonly transfused component and the easiest to donate — the entire process takes under 10 minutes.

Shelf Life

35–42 days when refrigerated

Donation Frequency

Once every 90 days (males) / 120 days (females)

Blood Banks Tracked

17 in Prakasam

Live Blood Availability in Prakasam

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About Whole Blood

Whole blood contains red cells, white cells, platelets, and plasma — the complete blood as drawn from a donor. Most common type of donation, takes 8–10 minutes.

Who needs whole blood?

Trauma and accident patients with major blood loss
Surgical patients during long operations
Patients with acute anaemia

Blood Banks in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh

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

Vijayasri Blood Centre Ongole
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
D.No: 5-302, 1st and 2nd floor, Opp.Sri Madhavi Hospital, Ve, Ongole, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
9701233199 vijayasribloodbankong@gmail.com
Bsu Chc Dornala
Govt.BSU
Dornala, , Dornala, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Bsu Chc Ulavapadu
Govt.BSU
Ulavapadu, , Ulavapadu, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Bsu Chc Addanki
Govt.BSU
Addanki, , Addanki, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Indian Red Cross Society Blood Bank Ongole
Red Cross Blood Bank
26
units
Santhapeta Station Road Ongole, Ongole, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
7093009699 ircsongole@gmail.com
Rajiv Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences,ongole
Govt.Blood Bank
57
units
RIMS GENERAL HOSPITAL, BHAGYANAGAR, Ongole, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
08592233310 bloodbankrimsongole@gmail.com
Dr Jawahara Blood Center
PrivateBlood Bank
19
units
D.No. 2/59/A, 5th floor,Near RTC Bus stop ,Main road Chimaku, Chimakurthy, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
8431219999 drjawaharbloodcenter@gmail.com
Kims Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
38
units
D.NO: 4-120/A, 3 rd FLOOR, NORTH BYPASS ROAD, MUKTHINUTHALAP, ONGOLE, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
9966615104 kimsbloodbankongole@gmail.com
Bsu Ah Yerragondapalem
Govt.BSU
2
units
Yerragondapalem, , YERRAGONDAPALEM, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Bsu Mch Ongole
Govt.BSU
3
units
Ongole, , MCH ONGOLE, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Area Hospital Blood Centre Kandukur
Govt.Blood Bank
1
units
1st floor, near NTR statue, pamur road, kandukur, KANDUKURU, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
9000592604 areahospitalbckandukur@gmail.com
Bsu Chc Kanigiri
Govt.BSU
Kanigiri, , KANIGIRI, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Bsu Chc Darsi
Govt.BSU
Darsi, , DARASI, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Bsu Ah Giddaluru
Govt.BSU
3
units
PR COLONY , Giddalur , Giddaluru, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Navya Blood Bank Prakasam
PrivateBlood Bank
4
units
Venkata Ramana Nursing Home Private Limited, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
9642558899 navyabloodbank.2016@gmail.com
New Vision Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
59
units
D.no.37-1-385 canara upstair 1 St floor opposite Nellore bus, Ongole, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
9989206806 newvisionbloodbank@gmail.com
Bsu Chc Chimakurthy
Govt.BSU
CHC CHIMAKURTHY, Prakasam District, , Chimakurthy, Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception

Whole Blood in Prakasam — FAQs

Whole blood is stored at 4°C and remains usable for 35–42 days. After that, hospitals separate it into components or discard expired units. Blood banks in Prakasam rotate stock continuously to keep fresh inventory.

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Whole Blood Availability in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh

Live Blood Availability in Prakasam

About Whole Blood

Who needs whole blood?

Vijayasri Blood Centre Ongole

Bsu Chc Dornala

Bsu Chc Ulavapadu

Bsu Chc Addanki

Indian Red Cross Society Blood Bank Ongole

Rajiv Gandhi Institute Of Medical Sciences,ongole

Dr Jawahara Blood Center

Kims Hospital Blood Centre

Bsu Ah Yerragondapalem

Bsu Mch Ongole

Area Hospital Blood Centre Kandukur

Bsu Chc Kanigiri

Bsu Chc Darsi

Bsu Ah Giddaluru

Navya Blood Bank Prakasam

New Vision Blood Centre

Bsu Chc Chimakurthy