Platelets Availability in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

Need platelets in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka? 15 blood banks in Dakshina Kannada 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
15 in Dakshina Kannada

Live Blood Availability in Dakshina Kannada

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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 Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

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

  • K.v.g Medical College Hospital Blood Centre

    PrivateBlood Bank
    5
    units
    Kurinji Bag, Sullia, Dakshina Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Jyothi Hospital Blood Bank

    PrivateBlood Bank
    Laila, Belthangady, Dakshina Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Hospital Blood Storage Centre

    PrivateBlood Bank
    11
    units
    SHRI DHARMASTHALA MANJUNATHESHWARA HOSPITAL BLOOD STORAGE CENTRE, UJIRE-574240,BELTHANGADY TALUK, 574240,BELTHANGADY TALUK DAKISHNA KANNADA, ujire, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
    Contact via blood bank reception
  • Yenepoya Medical College Hospital Blood Bank

    PrivateBlood Bank
    59
    units
    Nithyananda Nagar Deralakatte, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Regional Blood Transfusion Centre, Govt. Wenlock District Hospital

    Govt.Blood Bank
    11
    units
    Ground Floor Medical Block, Govt. Wenlock Hospital Hampanakatta Mangaluru, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Rotary Campco Blood Centre

    PrivateBlood Bank
    167
    units
    Radhakrishna Building, Shree Radhadrishna Mandir Road, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Alvas Rotary Blood Bank

    PrivateBlood Bank
    29
    units
    M/s. Alvas Rotary Blood Bank (A Unity of Alvas Health Care) , Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Nitte University Blood Centre

    PrivateBlood Bank
    18
    units
    Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospial, Deraalatte, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • City Hospital Research And Diagnostic Centre Bsu

    PrivateBSU
    171
    units
    Pound Garden, Kadri, , Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
    Contact via blood bank reception
  • A.j.hsopital And Research Centre

    PrivateBlood Bank
    154
    units
    NH-66, 3 Road Cross Road, Kuntikana,, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Kanachur Hospital And Research Centre

    PrivateBlood Bank
    49
    units
    Ground Floor, C Block, University Road, Deralakatte, Mang, Dakshina Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Kmc

    PrivateBlood Bank
    121
    units
    KASTURBA MEDICAL COLLEGE, CENTRAL LAB BUILDING 6TH CROSS ATTAVARA MANGALORE, MANGALORE, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Tejasvini Hospital Lions Blood Centre

    PrivateBlood Bank
    16
    units
    Near City Hospital, Kadri Temple Road,Mangalore, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Srinivasa Institute Of Medical Sciences And Research Centre

    PrivateBlood Bank
    24
    units
    Srinivasnagar,Mukka,Surathkal, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka
  • Fr.mullers Charitable Institutions

    Charitable/VolBlood Bank
    59
    units
    Fr.MullerS Charitable Institutions, Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka

Platelets in Dakshina Kannada — 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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