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 Thrissur?

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 Thrissur centres waive the fee if you bring a replacement donor.

How many blood banks are there in Thrissur?

Thrissur has 20 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 Thrissur?

Most government blood banks in Thrissur 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 Thrissur?

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 Thrissur.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Platelets Availability in Thrissur, Kerala

Need platelets in Thrissur, Kerala? 20 blood banks in Thrissur 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

20 in Thrissur

Live Blood Availability in Thrissur

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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 Thrissur, Kerala

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

Thqh,kodungalloor Bsu
Govt.BSU
9
units
Kodungallur, Thrissur, Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
District Hospital ,wadakkanchery,
Govt.BSU
27
units
Kumaranellur, , , Thrissur, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Kodakara Santhi Hospital Private Ltd Bsu
PrivateBSU
16
units
Kodakara Santhi Hospital Private Ltd,Kodakara P.O, Thrissur, , Kodakara, Thrissur, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Santhi Nursing Home
PrivateBSU
4
units
Punnayarkulam, , , Thrissur, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Unity Hospital Pvt Ltd
PrivateBlood Bank
Unity Hospital (P) Ltd, Kanippayyur, Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, , Kunnamkulam, Thrissur, Kerala
9400162905 unityhosp@gmail.com
Blood Centre Ms St James Hospital Chalakudy
PrivateBlood Bank
41
units
St James Hospital,Chalakudy,Old Highway Thrissur , Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala
9288005471 bloodbank@stjameshospital.co.in
Elite Mission Hospital
PrivateBSU
Koorkkenchery, Thrissur, , Thrissur, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Amala Institute Of Medical Science
PrivateBlood Bank
1
units
Amala Nagar P.O., , Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala
6238356306 amalabloodbank@gmail.com
Jubilee Mission Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
Fathima Nagar, Nellikunnu,, 9447232666, Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala
9895233410 innah2k@gmail.com
Janakkeya Samithi Arogyam Ima Blood Bank Thrissur
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
218
units
Padukkad Road, Ramavarmapuram P.O., Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala
9495466264 imabloodbanktsr@gmail.com
General Hospital Blood Centre Thrissur
Govt.Blood Bank
46
units
Round East, THRISSUR, Thrissur, Kerala
8281006383 bloodbankdhthrissur@gmail.com
Modern Hospital Charities Blood Bank
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
33
units
MODERN HOSPITAL CHARITIES BLOOD BANK, MODERN HOSPITAL COMPLE, KODUNGALLUR, Thrissur, Kerala
8156984639 charities@modernhospital.com
St. Josephs Hospital Choondal
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
1
units
Josephs Hospital Choondal, Thrissur, Kerala, India, Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala
8606433834 stjosephlab21@gmail.com
Sacred Heart Mission Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
21
units
Pullur P.O., Irinjalakuda, , Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala
7559007919 shbloodbankpullur@gmail.com
Craft Hospital And Research Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
117
units
CHANTHAPURA, KODUNGALLOOR, Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala
9249095262 bloodcentre@craftivf.com
Dhanya Mission Hospital Potta
PrivateBSU
23
units
The Administrator, M/s Dhanya Mission Hospital, D. No. 11/222, Potta P.O., , Thrissur, Thrissur, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Bishop Alappatt Misssion Hospital Karanchira
PrivateBSU
7
units
Bishop Alappatt Mission Hospital, Kattoor P.O, Karanchira, Thrissur, , IRINJALAKUDA, Thrissur, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Cimar-The Womens Hospital (a Unit Of Edappal Hospital Pvt. Ltd.)
PrivateBlood Bank
15
units
Cimar-The WomenS Hospital (A Unit Of Edappal Hospital Pvt. Ltd.), Thrissur, Kerala
8129736267 bloodbank.tcr@cimarindia.org
Irinjalakkuda Co Operative Hospital Ltd
PrivateBSU
Kolothumpady Nadavaramba PO , , , Thrissur, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception
Cimar The Women's Hospital
PrivateBSU
Kanimangalam, , KANIMANGALAM, Thrissur, Kerala
Contact via blood bank reception

Platelets in Thrissur — 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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Platelets Availability in Thrissur, Kerala

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About Platelets

Who needs platelets?

Thqh,kodungalloor Bsu

District Hospital ,wadakkanchery,

Kodakara Santhi Hospital Private Ltd Bsu

Santhi Nursing Home

Unity Hospital Pvt Ltd

Blood Centre Ms St James Hospital Chalakudy

Elite Mission Hospital

Amala Institute Of Medical Science

Jubilee Mission Hospital

Janakkeya Samithi Arogyam Ima Blood Bank Thrissur

General Hospital Blood Centre Thrissur

Modern Hospital Charities Blood Bank

St. Josephs Hospital Choondal

Sacred Heart Mission Hospital

Craft Hospital And Research Centre

Dhanya Mission Hospital Potta

Bishop Alappatt Misssion Hospital Karanchira

Cimar-The Womens Hospital (a Unit Of Edappal Hospital Pvt. Ltd.)

Irinjalakkuda Co Operative Hospital Ltd

Cimar The Women's Hospital