Question 1

Why are platelets often in short supply in Kota?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What's the difference between SDP and RDP platelets?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Can I donate platelets in Kota?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 4

What is the cost of one SDP unit?

Accepted Answer

Government blood banks charge approximately ₹8,500 per SDP unit (regulated rate). Private centres charge more. Many Kota centres waive the fee if you bring a replacement donor.

Question 5

How many blood banks are there in Kota?

Accepted Answer

Kota has 15 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 Kota?

Accepted Answer

Most government blood banks in Kota 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 Kota?

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 Kota.

Platelets Availability in Kota, Rajasthan

Live Blood Availability in Kota

About Platelets

Who needs platelets?

Chc Kaithoon

Krishna Rotary Blood Centre

Dh Ramganj Mandi

Blood Centre Kota Blood Bank Society

Apna Blood Centre

Sudha Medical Collage Blood Centre

Arogya Blood Center

Shriji Blood Centre

Shree Agrawal Blood Centre

Govt. Medical College And Ag Hospitals Nayapura Kota

Krishna Rotary Blood Bank, Kota

Bharat Vikas Parishad Blood Centre

Sudha Blood Centre

New Hospital Medical College, Kota

Shri Ram Blood Centre

Platelets in Kota — FAQs

Why are platelets often in short supply in Kota?

What's the difference between SDP and RDP platelets?

Can I donate platelets in Kota?

What is the cost of one SDP unit?

How many blood banks are there in Kota?

Is blood available 24/7 in Kota?

How do I check live blood availability in Kota?

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