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 Bangalore Urban?

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 Bangalore Urban centres waive the fee if you bring a replacement donor.

Which is the best voluntary blood bank in Bengaluru?

Rotary Bangalore TTK Blood Bank (in TTK Road) is one of India's largest 100% voluntary blood banks. They accept walk-in donors and maintain large reserves for citywide emergencies. Indian Red Cross Karnataka also runs continuous voluntary drives.

Where can I donate blood near Whitefield or ORR tech parks?

Aster CMI, Vydehi, Manipal Whitefield, and Sakra World Hospital all accept walk-in donors. Many tech companies (Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Microsoft) also host quarterly on-site blood drives — check your employer's CSR channel.

How do I get blood urgently in Bengaluru for a cardiac surgery?

If the surgery is at Narayana Health City, their own blood bank typically pre-positions units. For other Bengaluru hospitals, request the bank to type-and-screen 24 hours in advance. For rare groups, bring at least one replacement donor.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Platelets Availability in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka

Need platelets in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka? 91 blood banks in Bangalore Urban 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

91 in Bangalore Urban

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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 Bangalore Urban, Karnataka

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

Marathahalli Voluntary Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank
89
units
9/10 OUTER RING ROAD, NEXT TO KALAMANDIR,ABOVE PRASIDDI SILK,BANGALORE, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9916749060 marathahallivbb@gmail.com
Hhs And Hms ( Ra) Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
15
units
3,FF 22,1st Floor,Hazrath Hameed Shah Complex,cubbonpet main road, , , Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
Contact via blood bank reception
M S Ramaiah Medical Teaching Hospital Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank
51
units
M S RAMAIAH MEDICAL TEACHING HOSPITAL BLOOD BANK, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9757143183 bloodbank1@msrmh.com
Mercy Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
No. 85, 4th Floor , Sheriff House, Richmond Road, Richmond Town, Bangalore, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9448756558 mercybloodcentre@gmail.com
Globalcare Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
4
units
309/286 Ground floor Kogilu Cross Maruthi Nagar, Main Road Below SBI Bank Yelahanka Bengaluru , Bengaluru, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9035286208 globalcare.bc@gmail.com
Manipal Hospital Blood Storage Center Bsu
PrivateBlood Bank
40
units
Manipal Hospital ,71/1, Millers Road, Opp. St Annes College, , Bengaluru, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
Contact via blood bank reception
Bowring And Lady Curzon Hospitals Blood Centre, Bangalore
Govt.Blood Bank
35
units
Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospitals, Shivaji Nagar, Next to Shivaji Nagar Bus stop, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9449621169 blchbloodbank42@gmail.com
Akshaya Voluntary Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
36
units
968, 41 Cross, 3rd Block, opp to ESI Hospital, Near Kapilsag, Rajajinagar, Bangalore , Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9880612994 akshaybb02@gmail.com
Transfusion Medicine Centre Nimhans
Govt.Blood Bank
137
units
Hosur road lakkansandra dharmaram colleg, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9535218935 bloodbanktmc@gmail.com
Universal Welfare Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
34
units
A unit of Shri Janakalyana Shikshana Aarogya Seva Samsthe, 39/2 3rd & 4th Floor, B Block, Hesaraghatta Cross, T Dasar, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9036940182 universalwelfarebloodcentre@gmail.com
People Tree Hospital Blood Storage Center (bsu)
PrivateBSU
4
units
TMI Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.2, Tumkur Road, Goraguntepalya, (Opp Taj Vivanta) Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
Contact via blood bank reception
Shrimaan Harnamdas Kapoor Blood Centre Bangalore
Govt.Blood Bank
13
units
Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, South Hospital comp, Byrasandra bangalore, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9448032867 igibloodbank@gmail.com
Sankalp Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
43
units
No,27,28, Ground Floor, 7th Cross, Road,Vasanthnagar, Bengal, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9480044444 revegowda@sankalpindia.net
Kempegowda Medical Service Trust, Millenium Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
No.1082/9, Sreenivasa Prasanna Complex, , Thriveni main road, yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru , Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9972111552 kempegowdamst@gmail.com
Sparsh Super Speciality Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
25
units
Sparsh super speciality Hospital, 4/1 tumkur road, yeswwanth, Banglore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9449620831 enquiry@sparshhospital.com
Manipal Hospital Whitefield Transfusion Services
PrivateBlood Bank
64
units
143, 212-2015, EPIP Industrial Area, Off Hoodi Village, KR P, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
7779041554 bloodbank.mhw@manipalhospitals.com
Manipal Hospital Blood Storage Centre Bsu Bashettihalli Village
PrivateBSU
17
units
Survey No 22/1B, 55/2, Bashettihalli Village, Doddaballapura, , Bangalore Rural, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
Contact via blood bank reception
Hosmat Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
29
units
No 45 ,Magrath road ,of Richmond Road, Ashok Nagar ,, Bengaluru, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
8050780930 priya.nitya@rediffmail.com
Sri Sathya Sai Institute Of Higher Medical Sciences
PrivateBlood Bank
22
units
SSSIHMS, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
8028004710 laboratoryblr@sssihms.org.in
Mediscope Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
162
units
No.11, Pillanna Garden, 3rd stage, Bangalore, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
9986193892 mediscopebloodbank@gmail.com

Platelets in Bangalore Urban — 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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About Platelets

Who needs platelets?

Marathahalli Voluntary Blood Bank

Hhs And Hms ( Ra) Blood Centre

M S Ramaiah Medical Teaching Hospital Blood Bank

Mercy Blood Centre

Globalcare Blood Centre

Manipal Hospital Blood Storage Center Bsu

Bowring And Lady Curzon Hospitals Blood Centre, Bangalore

Akshaya Voluntary Blood Centre

Transfusion Medicine Centre Nimhans

Universal Welfare Blood Centre

People Tree Hospital Blood Storage Center (bsu)

Shrimaan Harnamdas Kapoor Blood Centre Bangalore

Sankalp Blood Centre

Kempegowda Medical Service Trust, Millenium Blood Centre

Sparsh Super Speciality Hospital Blood Centre

Manipal Hospital Whitefield Transfusion Services

Manipal Hospital Blood Storage Centre Bsu Bashettihalli Village

Hosmat Blood Centre

Sri Sathya Sai Institute Of Higher Medical Sciences

Mediscope Blood Centre