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 Thiruvananthapuram?

Most government blood banks in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram?

Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram?

Most government blood banks in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram?

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 Thiruvananthapuram.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

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

Searching for packed red blood cells (PRBC) availability in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala? 18 blood banks in Thiruvananthapuram 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

18 in Thiruvananthapuram

Live Blood Availability in Thiruvananthapuram

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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 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

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

Sree Gokulam Medical College And Research Foundation
PrivateBlood Bank
1
units
Aalamthara - Bhoothamadakki Road, Venjaramoodu, , Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9746600390 bbsgmc@gmail.com
Ktct Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
5
units
Chathampara, Thottakkadu Kallambalam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9539289450 reports.ktctbloodcentre@gmail.com
Sabine Hospital And Research Centre Pvt. Ltd
PrivateBSU
2
units
Anayara, Thiruvananthapuram, , Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
40
units
Pattom, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9745588195 sutlab@sutpattom.com
Neyyar Medicity Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
11
units
BLOOD CENTRE NEYYAR MEDICITY, KATTAKADA KILLI, , Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
8129988373 neyyarmedicitybloodbank@gmail.com
Dept Of Transfusion Medicine Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences And Technology Tvm
Govt.Blood Bank
2
units
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technol, Govt Medical College PO Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthpuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9447577012 bbank@sctimst.ac.in
Taluk Headquarters Hospital Chirayinkeezhu
Govt.Blood Bank
17
units
Blood Bank, Taluk Head Quarters Hospital, Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9645319289 bbthqhchirayinkil@gmail.com
General Hospital Trivandrum
Govt.Blood Bank
25
units
Red Cross Rd Thiruvanathapuram, Thiruvanathapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9605147777 bloodbankghtvm2015@gmail.com
Sri Ramakrishna Ashram Charitable Hospital Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
37
units
SRI RAMAKRISHNA ASHRAMA CHARITABLE HOSPITAL SASTHAMANGALAM P, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9745331808 srkachbb@gmail.com
G G Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
64
units
MURINJAPALAM,MEDICAL COLLEGE .P.O,THIRUVANANATHAPURAM,KERALA, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9600098906 bloodbank.gghospital@gmail.com
Jubilee Memorial Hospital Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
50
units
27-3178, Meads Lane, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9895541702 jmhbloodcentre@gmail.com
Govt Women And Children Hospital, Trivandrum
Govt.Blood Bank
16
units
M/s.Govt Women & Children Hospt Blood Bank,Thycaud, Thiruvan, Thiruvanathapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
4712323457 wcbloodbank@gmail.com
Ananthapuri Hospital And Research Institute
PrivateBlood Bank
13
units
NH Bypass, Chacka,, Trivandrum,, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9037629514 ahribbank2005@gmail.com
S K Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
39/461 Blood Centre Block Edappazhinji , Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9633767457 skbloodcentre@gmail.com
Nims Hospital
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
7
units
Aralumoodu, Neyyattinkara,, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9544183341 nimsbloodbank@nimsmedicity.org
Kerala Institute Of Medical Sciences
PrivateBlood Bank
37
units
Anayara P.O,, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
0471-3042039 bloodbank.tvm@kimsglobal.com
Dr Somervell Memorial Csi Medical College And Hospital, Karakonam
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
94
units
Dr.S.M.C.S.I Medical College & Hospital Karakonam P.O Thiruv, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9447144959 bloodbanksmcsi@gmail.com
Cosmopolitan Hospitals Pvt Ltd
PrivateBlood Bank
24
units
THE CHAIRPERSON AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, M/S. COSMOPOLITAN HOS, Trivandrum, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
9495230076 bloodbank@cosmopolitanhospitals.in

PRBC in Thiruvananthapuram — 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. Thiruvananthapuram's blood banks supply these regularly.

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

Live Blood Availability in Thiruvananthapuram

About Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)

Who needs prbc?

Sree Gokulam Medical College And Research Foundation

Ktct Hospital

Sabine Hospital And Research Centre Pvt. Ltd

Sree Uthradom Thirunal Hospital

Neyyar Medicity Blood Centre

Dept Of Transfusion Medicine Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Sciences And Technology Tvm

Taluk Headquarters Hospital Chirayinkeezhu

General Hospital Trivandrum

Sri Ramakrishna Ashram Charitable Hospital Blood Centre

G G Blood Centre

Jubilee Memorial Hospital Blood Centre

Govt Women And Children Hospital, Trivandrum

Ananthapuri Hospital And Research Institute

S K Hospital

Nims Hospital

Kerala Institute Of Medical Sciences

Dr Somervell Memorial Csi Medical College And Hospital, Karakonam

Cosmopolitan Hospitals Pvt Ltd