What's the difference between SDP and RDP platelets?

Random Donor Platelets (RDP) are pooled from 4–6 whole-blood donations. Single Donor Platelets (SDP) come from one apheresis donor and contain 6–8× the platelet count in a single unit, with lower infection risk. For dengue and cancer patients, doctors often prescribe SDP.

Can I donate platelets in West Godavari?

Yes, if your platelet count is at least 1.5 lakh/µL and you weigh 50+ kg, you can give SDP by apheresis at an equipped blood centre. The process takes 90 minutes and you can donate every 14 days (maximum 24 times a year).

What is the cost of one SDP unit?

Government blood banks charge approximately ₹8,500 per SDP unit (regulated rate). Private centres charge more. Many West Godavari centres waive the fee if you bring a replacement donor.

How many blood banks are there in West Godavari?

West Godavari 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 West Godavari?

Most government blood banks in West Godavari 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 West Godavari?

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 West Godavari.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Platelets Availability in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

Need platelets in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh? 17 blood banks in West Godavari report live platelet stock — but be aware platelets have a 5-day shelf life, so stock can change within hours. For dengue cases and cancer treatments, single donor platelets (SDP) collected by apheresis are often preferred over random donor platelets (RDP).

Shelf Life

5 days at 22°C with continuous agitation

Donation Frequency

Every 14 days via apheresis (max 24/year)

Blood Banks Tracked

17 in West Godavari

Live Blood Availability in West Godavari

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About Platelets

Platelets help blood clot. They're transfused to dengue, cancer, and bone marrow patients. Platelets have the shortest shelf life of any blood product.

Who needs platelets?

Dengue patients with severe thrombocytopenia
Leukaemia and other cancer patients on chemotherapy
Bone marrow and organ transplant recipients
Patients with autoimmune platelet disorders

Blood Banks in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

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

Apadbandhu Voluntary Blood Center Palakol
PrivateBlood Bank
29
units
D.No: 2-218/1, 1st floor, Lalitha Ganesh Complex, Near Bajaj, Palakol, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
7816000234 apadbandhubloodcenter@gmail.com
Bsu Ah Narasapuram
Govt.BSU
2
units
narasapuram, , Narasapuram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Dharani Voluntary Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
76
units
flat No.201, 2nd Floor, S.V.R.Towers, J.P.Road, Bhimavaram-5, Bhimavaram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
9948885779 dharanibloodbank@gmail.com
Govt Blood Centre Tadepalligudem
Govt.Blood Bank
19
units
1st floor, OP Block, Area Hospital Tadepalligudem, West Goda, Tadepalligudem, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
9700123885 govtbloodcentretadepalligudem@gmail.com
Dr.mullapudi Harischandra Prasad Red Cross Blood Bank
Red Cross Blood Bank
1
units
Doddipatlavari Street, 27-14-9, Tanuku, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
08819-221184 bcircs733@gmail.com
Dr. Narni Ratnalaya Kumari Voluntary Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
36
units
M/s. Dr. Narni Ratnalaya Kumari Voluntary Blood Bank(A unit , Tadepalligudem, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
9100414199 drnrk.voluntarybloodbank@gmail.com
Palakol Voluntary Blood Centre, (a Division Of Palakol Charitable Trust)
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
76
units
Dno: 47-1-12/2c,beside new life hospital, srinivasa deluxe r, Palakol, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
9885144415 palakolvoluntarybloodbank@gmail.com
Bsu Chc Akividu
Govt.BSU
Akividu, , Akividu, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Sri Buddala Narasimhamurty Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
42
units
D.No. 34-4/5, Ground floor, Supriya Towers, West Godavari, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
9133111131 nanibuddala@gmail.com
Bsu Chc Penugonda
Govt.BSU
2
units
Penugonda, , PENUGONDA, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Bsu Ah Bhimavaram
Govt.BSU
2
units
Bhimavaram, , BHIMAVARAM, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
A.s.n. Raju Charitable Trust Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
39
units
24-1-1, RKPLAZA, JP ROAD, BHIMAVARAM, BHIMAVARAM, Bhimavaram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
9666001234 asnrajucharitabletrust@gmail.com
Bsu Ah Palakollu
Govt.BSU
3
units
Palakollu, AREA HOSPITAL,BLOOD STORAGE UNIT , PALAKOL, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception
Uddaraju Anandaraju Foundation Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
10
units
27-8-21/2, Juvvalapalem Rd, SIVARAO PETA, Bhimavaram, , Bhimavaram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
8897888108 anandabloodcenter2009@gmail.com
Indian Red Cross Society Blood Centre Bhimavaram
Red Cross Blood Bank
21
units
Rayalam, Near Panchayithi Office, Bhimavaram, Bhimavaram, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
7901694488 ircsbvrmbloodcentre@gmail.com
District Hospital Blood Centretanuku
Govt.Blood Bank
11
units
West Godavari, Tanuku, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
9948396852 bloodcentredhtanuku@gmail.com
Bsu Chc Achanta
Govt.BSU
Achanta, , Achanta, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh
Contact via blood bank reception

Platelets in West Godavari — FAQs

Platelets have only a 5-day shelf life — the shortest of any blood product. Demand spikes during dengue season (typically July–November in north India) and around cancer treatment schedules. Most blood banks rely on directed donation from family or apheresis donors.

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Platelets Availability in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

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About Platelets

Who needs platelets?

Apadbandhu Voluntary Blood Center Palakol

Bsu Ah Narasapuram

Dharani Voluntary Blood Centre

Govt Blood Centre Tadepalligudem

Dr.mullapudi Harischandra Prasad Red Cross Blood Bank

Dr. Narni Ratnalaya Kumari Voluntary Blood Centre

Palakol Voluntary Blood Centre, (a Division Of Palakol Charitable Trust)

Bsu Chc Akividu

Sri Buddala Narasimhamurty Blood Centre

Bsu Chc Penugonda

Bsu Ah Bhimavaram

A.s.n. Raju Charitable Trust Blood Centre

Bsu Ah Palakollu

Uddaraju Anandaraju Foundation Blood Centre

Indian Red Cross Society Blood Centre Bhimavaram

District Hospital Blood Centretanuku

Bsu Chc Achanta