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 South East?

Most government blood banks in South East 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 South East?

South East has 3 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 South East?

Most government blood banks in South East 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 South East?

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 South East.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) Availability in South East, Delhi

Searching for packed red blood cells (PRBC) availability in South East, Delhi? 3 blood banks in South East 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

3 in South East

Live Blood Availability in South East

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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 South East, Delhi

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

Blood Centre, Indra Prastha Medical Corporation (apollo Hospital)
PrivateBlood Bank
183
units
Indraprastha Medical Corporation, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, South East, Delhi
9810843629 bloodbank_delhi@apollohospitals.com
Blood Centre, National Heart Institute
PrivateBlood Bank
17
units
49, Community Center, East of Kailash, New Delhi, South East, Delhi
9810905606 contact@nhi.in
Blood Centre Of Triton Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
72
units
CC-30-31 first floor, Nehru Enclave Outer ring road,(Nearby , New Delhi, South East, Delhi
7011086608 tritonhospitalbloodcentre@gmail.com

PRBC in South East — 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. South East's blood banks supply these regularly.

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