Question 1

Who needs packed red blood cells most often in Kollam?

Accepted Answer

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. Kollam's blood banks supply these regularly.

Question 2

Can I donate PRBC directly?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 3

What's the cost of one unit of PRBC at government blood banks?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Is PRBC available 24×7 in Kollam?

Accepted Answer

Most government blood banks in Kollam operate round the clock for emergencies. For elective transfusions, blood is usually issued during day hours after cross-matching, which takes 1–2 hours.

Question 5

How many blood banks are there in Kollam?

Accepted Answer

Kollam has 18 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.

Question 6

Is blood available 24/7 in Kollam?

Accepted Answer

Most government blood banks in Kollam operate round-the-clock for emergencies. Private centres may have different hours. Always call ahead to confirm availability and operating hours.

Question 7

How do I check live blood availability in Kollam?

Accepted Answer

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 Kollam.

Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) Availability in Kollam, Kerala

Live Blood Availability in Kollam

About Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)

Who needs prbc?

Aster Pmf

Travancore Medical College Hospital Blood Bank Kollam

St.josephs Mission Hospital Anchal

Azeezia Medical College Blood Bank

Meditrina Hospital Blood Bank

Bishop Benziger Hospital

I.m.a.blood Centre

Holy Cross Hospital

Ns Memorial Institute Of Health Science Blood Centre

Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Kottarakkara

Govt Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Punalur

Esic Hospital Ezhukone

Kimsat Hospital

Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Kadakkal

District Hospital Kollam

Valiyath Institute Of Medical Sciences

Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Karunagappally

Vijaya Hospital

PRBC in Kollam — FAQs

Who needs packed red blood cells most often in Kollam?

Can I donate PRBC directly?

What's the cost of one unit of PRBC at government blood banks?

Is PRBC available 24×7 in Kollam?

How many blood banks are there in Kollam?

Is blood available 24/7 in Kollam?

How do I check live blood availability in Kollam?

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