How is plasma donated in Malappuram?

Plasma can be donated through whole-blood donation (separated at the blood bank) or directly via plasmapheresis at an equipped centre. Plasmapheresis donors can give every 14 days.

Is convalescent plasma still being collected?

Convalescent plasma programmes from COVID-19 have largely been phased out as treatments evolved. Some centres in Malappuram may still collect for research or specific indications — check with the blood bank directly.

What's the price of one unit of FFP?

Government blood banks charge a regulated processing fee of approximately ₹400 per FFP unit. Private centres charge more. The fee is often waived or reduced for thalassaemia, BPL, and other exempt categories.

How many blood banks are there in Malappuram?

Malappuram 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.

Is blood available 24/7 in Malappuram?

Most government blood banks in Malappuram 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 Malappuram?

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 Malappuram.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Plasma Availability in Malappuram, Kerala

Need plasma or fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in Malappuram, Kerala? 18 blood banks in Malappuram report live plasma stock. FFP is critical for burn patients, liver disease, and clotting factor deficiencies. Frozen plasma keeps for up to a year, so stock is generally more stable than platelets.

Shelf Life

Up to 1 year when frozen as FFP

Donation Frequency

Every 14 days via plasmapheresis

Blood Banks Tracked

18 in Malappuram

Live Blood Availability in Malappuram

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About Plasma

Plasma is the liquid part of blood that carries proteins, hormones, and clotting factors. Used to treat liver disease, burns, clotting disorders, and shock.

Who needs plasma?

Patients with severe burns
Liver failure patients
Haemophiliacs and clotting disorder patients
Patients in shock from trauma or sepsis

Blood Banks in Malappuram, Kerala

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

Womenandchildren Hospital Ponnani
Govt.BSU
17
units
PONNANI, , , Malappuram, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Govt.district Hospital Blood Centre
Govt.Blood Bank
38
units
Govt.District Hospital, Nilambur, Malappuram, Kerala, Nilambur, Malappuram, Kerala
9495207049 bcdhnilambur@gmail.com
District Hospital Perinthalmanna
Govt.Blood Bank
84
units
Blood Centre, District Hospital, Perinthalmanna, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala
9847265973 bbghpmna@gmail.com
Medical College Hospital Manjeri
Govt.Blood Bank
103
units
BLOOD CENTRE, GMCH MANJERI , MALAPPURAM, Manjeri, Malappuram, Kerala
8304845040 bloodbankmanjeri@gmail.com
Korambayil Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank
123
units
KORAMBAYIL HOSPITAL, MALAPPURAM MANJERI, Manjeri, Malappuram, Kerala
9947034626 kmhbloodbank@gmail.com
Edappal Hospital Pvt. Ltd
PrivateBlood Bank
Pattambi Road, Edappal, Malappuram, Kerala
9895464009 ehplbloodcentre@gmail.com
Malabar Institute Of Medical Sciences Ltd
PrivateBSU
14
units
Areekode, , , Malappuram, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Nadakkavil Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
70
units
Perinthalmanna Road, Valanchery, Malappuram, Kerala
9072655103 nkhbloodcentre@gmail.com
Iqraa Community Hospital
PrivateBSU
41
units
Vazhakkad, , , Malappuram, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Emc Hospital
PrivateBSU
19
units
Near Seethi Haji Bridge, Edavanna, , Malappuram, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
M K Haji Orphanage Hospital
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
41
units
Blood Centre 11/543/A B-Block 6th Floor Thirurangadi Malapp, Thirurangadi, Malappuram, Kerala
4942633323 bbmkhoh@gmail.com
Kims Al Shifa Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
136
units
KIMS ALSHIFA HEALTHCARE PVT.LTD, Ooty Road Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Malappuram, Kerala
9747957314 bb.kas@alshifahospital.com
Noor Institute Of Medical Specialities Pvt. Ltd.
PrivateBSU
6
units
Kalikavu Road, Wandoor, Vaniyambalam, , Malappuram, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Malabar Institute Of Medical Sciences Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank
159
units
Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd, Kottakkal, Kottakkal, Malappuram, Kerala
9656905333 jithin01@asterhospital.in
Edappal Hospital (p) Ltd
PrivateBSU
25
units
Pattambi Road, Edappal,, , Malappuram, Malappuram, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Almas Hospital Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank
123
units
ALMAS JUNCTION ,CHANGUVETTY, KOTTAKAL, Kottakkal, Malappuram, Kerala
9633412542 bloodbank@almashospital.com
Mes Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
118
units
MES Medical college and hospital Blood Centre, malapparambu,, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram, Kerala
7356076771 mesbloodbank@gmail.com
District Hospital Tirur
Govt.Blood Bank
67
units
Blood bank,district hospital,tirur,malappuram dist, TIRUR, Malappuram, Kerala
9048591165 bloodbankdhtirur@gmail.com

Plasma in Malappuram — FAQs

FFP replaces clotting factors in patients with liver disease, those on warfarin who need rapid reversal, massive transfusion protocols for trauma, and DIC. It's also crucial for treating burns and certain inherited clotting disorders.

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Plasma Availability in Malappuram, Kerala

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About Plasma

Who needs plasma?

Womenandchildren Hospital Ponnani

Govt.district Hospital Blood Centre

District Hospital Perinthalmanna

Medical College Hospital Manjeri

Korambayil Blood Bank

Edappal Hospital Pvt. Ltd

Malabar Institute Of Medical Sciences Ltd

Nadakkavil Hospital

Iqraa Community Hospital

Emc Hospital

M K Haji Orphanage Hospital

Kims Al Shifa Blood Centre

Noor Institute Of Medical Specialities Pvt. Ltd.

Malabar Institute Of Medical Sciences Blood Bank

Edappal Hospital (p) Ltd

Almas Hospital Blood Bank

Mes Blood Centre

District Hospital Tirur