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 Bhopal?

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

Where is AIIMS Bhopal blood bank located?

AIIMS Bhopal is on Saket Nagar near Bhopal–Indore highway. The blood bank operates within the main hospital block. Carry photo ID for donation or to request units for a patient already admitted at AIIMS.

Is Hamidia Hospital blood bank free?

Hamidia, as a government teaching hospital attached to Gandhi Medical College, charges the regulated processing fee. Thalassaemia, BPL, gas tragedy survivors, and certain other categories are exempt.

How is blood managed for Bhopal Gas Tragedy survivors?

The Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (BMHRC) runs dedicated programmes for affected populations. Survivors with valid identification typically receive blood and other treatments free or at reduced cost.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Platelets Availability in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Need platelets in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh? 28 blood banks in Bhopal 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

28 in Bhopal

Live Blood Availability in Bhopal

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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 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

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

Sewa Blood Centre & Component Centre,
PrivateBlood Bank
38
units
10, Sant Kanwar Ram Colony, Near D.I.G. Bunglow Square, Bera, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9981055809 sewabloodbankbhopal@gmail.com
Apollo Sage Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
24
units
,E-8 Extension, bawadiya kalan,Bhopal , Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9424490918 bloodcenter@apollosage.in
Navodaya Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
38
units
B-Sector, Indrapuri, , Opposite BHEL aGate, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9425010647 drshyam.agrawal@gmail.com
Life Saver Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
8
units
Diabetologist Society, Bhopal at E-3/75, second floor, Are, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9926526010 lifesaverbloodcentre@gmail.com
Vision Blood Centre Bhopal
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
6
units
Inflo Social Organization Society, Bhopal at C-6, 3rd floor,, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
00
Gandhi Medical College.
Govt.Blood Bank
154
units
Block 1, First Floor, Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
07554329532 bbhhbpl@gmail.com
Karond Blood Centre And Component Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
23
units
Plot No. 3 & 4¸ First Floor, Maa Archana Complex, Ayodhya B, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
8839402126 karondbb@gmail.com
Life Line Blood And Component Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
22
units
120B Sector , Indrapuri Bhopal M.P., Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9167568476 priyanka.gupta3107@gmail.com
Indian Red Cross Society Blood Bank Bhopal
Red Cross Blood Bank
6
units
RedCross Campus Shivaji Nagar, Link Road No.1, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
7552550346 bloodbank.ircs@gmail.com
Civil Hospital Indira Gandhi Mahila Evam Balya Chikitsalaya, Bhopal
Govt.Blood Bank
13
units
Indira Gandhi Hospital Gas Rahat Bhopal, Near Sultania Zanana Hospital, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
07552713100 ighbloodbank19@gmail.com
Goi Kasturba Hospital, Bhel Bhopal
Govt.Blood Bank
Kasturba Market, BHEL, Opposite Habibganj Station, Habib Gan, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
7552505304
People Hospital Blood Centre, Bhopal
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
61
units
Bhanpura Bhopal, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
0755 4005227
Tatpar Blood Centre And Component Centre Bhopal
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
67
units
10, Neelam Colony, zabait lane, near lily talkies, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9826066913 tatparbloodbank@gmail.com
M.p. Thalassemia Kid Care Society - Bhopal Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank
42
units
1st Floor,4-Fatehgarh,Sultania Road, Bhopal (M.P.), bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9993531133 aditimaity@yahoo.co.in
Jawahar Lal Nehru Cancer Hospital And Research Centre, Bhopal
PrivateBlood Bank
76
units
Idgah Hills, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
7552665720
New Bhopal Blood Centre, Bhopal
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
26
units
E-6, B-82 11no. Bus stop Arera Colony Bhopal, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9303132950 drarunmaity@gmail.com
Manas Blood Centre And Component Centre Bhopal
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
30
units
77 opposite Motia Talab, Near tajul Masajid, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9301190189 manasbloodbank2010@gmail.com
Arpan Blood Centre, Bhopal
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
180
units
Maiti Chari. Trust 131/6, M.P. Nagar, Kiram Complex, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
0755 4090142
J.k. Hospital And Medical Research Centre, Bhopal
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
111
units
J.K. Town, Kolar Road, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
0755408706 Jkbloodcenter@lnctu.ac.in
Chirayu Health And Medicare, Bhopal
PrivateBlood Bank
17
units
Malipura, Bhopal, Bhopal, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
9826092039 malipurachirayu@gmail.com

Platelets in Bhopal — 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 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

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About Platelets

Who needs platelets?

Sewa Blood Centre & Component Centre,

Apollo Sage Hospital Blood Centre

Navodaya Blood Centre

Life Saver Blood Centre

Vision Blood Centre Bhopal

Gandhi Medical College.

Karond Blood Centre And Component Centre

Life Line Blood And Component Centre

Indian Red Cross Society Blood Bank Bhopal

Civil Hospital Indira Gandhi Mahila Evam Balya Chikitsalaya, Bhopal

Goi Kasturba Hospital, Bhel Bhopal

People Hospital Blood Centre, Bhopal

Tatpar Blood Centre And Component Centre Bhopal

M.p. Thalassemia Kid Care Society - Bhopal Blood Bank

Jawahar Lal Nehru Cancer Hospital And Research Centre, Bhopal

New Bhopal Blood Centre, Bhopal

Manas Blood Centre And Component Centre Bhopal

Arpan Blood Centre, Bhopal

J.k. Hospital And Medical Research Centre, Bhopal

Chirayu Health And Medicare, Bhopal