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 Chennai?

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

Which is the largest voluntary blood bank in Chennai?

Jeevan Blood Bank in Mandaveli is one of India's largest 100% voluntary blood banks. They also run India's largest voluntary stem cell donor registry. Indian Red Cross Tamil Nadu branch and Rotary Madras also collect substantial voluntary volumes.

Where can I get O-negative blood urgently in Chennai?

Apollo Greams Road, MIOT, Stanley, Madras Medical College, and Jeevan Blood Bank all hold small O-negative reserves. If unavailable, post on TheBloodApp — Chennai's voluntary donor network includes hundreds of registered O-negative donors.

Is blood free at Stanley Hospital or Madras Medical College?

Both follow regulated processing fee schedules. BPL, thalassaemia, sickle cell, and certain government employees are exempt with valid documentation. Tamil Nadu also has additional state-level exemption schemes — ask the hospital social worker.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Platelets Availability in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Need platelets in Chennai, Tamil Nadu? 53 blood banks in Chennai 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

53 in Chennai

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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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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

Indian Voluntary Blood Bank Run By Maatrram Educational Charitable Trust
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
112
units
No. 110, East Madha Church Street, Opp SMS Hospital, Royapur, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9655962596 indianvbb@gmail.com
Sree Venkateswara Blood Bank
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
31
units
No. 13/1(12/1) T.H. Road, 1st lane alias East Muthiah Street, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9841067775 svbbchn@gmail.com
National Voluntary Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
145
units
National Voluntary Blood Centre, Run by T.A.V, Educational a, Kolathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9940156040 nationalvoluntarybloodcentre@gmail.com
Mgm Healthcare Private Limited Blood Centre Adyar
PrivateBlood Bank
40
units
52 First Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9092826140 blood.bank@mgmhcmalar.in
Medway Hospitals Blood Centre A Unit Of United Alliance Health Care Pvt Ltd
PrivateBlood Bank
17
units
New No.8, Old No. 22, Ground Floor, 4th Cross Street, Trus, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8072087436 bloodcentre@medwayhospitals.com
Gleneagles Health City Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
115
units
No. 439, Cheran Nagar, Perumbakkam, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4444777199 transfusion.chn@gleneagleglobalhospitals
Government Royapettah Hospital
Govt.Blood Bank
76
units
Westcott Road, Royapettah, Opp YMCA Ground, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9943829127 bloodbankgrh@gmail.com
Government Stanley Medical College And Hospital
Govt.Blood Bank
217
units
No 1 Old Jail Road, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9840053283 stanleyhospitalbb@gmail.com
A.c.s. General Hospital Blood Centre, (run By Dr.m.g.r. Educational Reaserch Institute)
PrivateBlood Bank
95
units
Chennai - Bangalore national highway , Velappan Chavadi, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
04426802199 acsmch.bloodbank@gmail.com
Apollo Hospital Enterprises Ltd
PrivateBlood Bank
135
units
No, 21 Mezzanine Floor,Greams Road, OFF GREAMS LANE, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4428296525 bloodbankmh_cni@apollohospitals.com
Sanjeevan Voluntary Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
62
units
(A unit of Dhanam Heath and Educational Trust), No.1, Tansi, Velachery, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9176633665 sanjeevanvoluntarybloodcentre@gmail.com
Lions Club Of Madras Egmore
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
78
units
Plot No C15 2 nd floor Ambattur Industrial Estate,Ambattur,c, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9941917505 ambattur@lionsbloodbank.net
Saveetha Medical College And Hospital (a Unit Of Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Science
PrivateBlood Bank
86
units
S.No. 302/1, Mavalur kuppam Village, Saveetha Nagar, Thandal, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9444203998 bloodbank.smc@saveetha.com
Apollo Proton Cancer Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
Sy.no.296/1B,296/3B,297/5A,297/1A,300/1B, 8th Floor, Dr Vikram Sarabhai Instronics Estate 7th St, Phas, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7305097914 apcc_transmed@apollohospitals.com
Rotary Central Ttk - Vhs Blood Bank
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
195
units
No:1, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani, Chennai-113. Pin Code:60, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
044-22542829 vhsbbbloodbank@gmail.com
Vs Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
76
units
15,First floor,east spurtank road, Chetpet Chennai-31, Chetpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9176204440 bloodbankvs@gmail.com
Government Kalaignar Centernary Super Speciality Hospital
Govt.Blood Bank
12
units
First Floor, Guindy, Chennai, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8144899740 kcsshbloodbank@gmail.com
Dr. Rela Institute And Medical Centre City - Chennai
PrivateBlood Bank
18
units
7, CLC Works Rd, Nagappa Nagar, Chromepet, Chennai, Tamil Na, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
9940680832 bloodbank@relainstitute.com
Kumaran Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
29
units
Twins Chambers, 825, Poonamallee High Rd, Kilpauk, , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8883246777 kumaranhospitalbloodbank@gmail.com
Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Blood Bank And Blood Components Research Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
55
units
No.1, Radial Road, PallikaranaiI,Chennai, Chennai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7824821208 bloodbank@drkmh.com

Platelets in Chennai — 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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Who needs platelets?

Indian Voluntary Blood Bank Run By Maatrram Educational Charitable Trust

Sree Venkateswara Blood Bank

National Voluntary Blood Centre

Mgm Healthcare Private Limited Blood Centre Adyar

Medway Hospitals Blood Centre A Unit Of United Alliance Health Care Pvt Ltd

Gleneagles Health City Blood Centre

Government Royapettah Hospital

Government Stanley Medical College And Hospital

A.c.s. General Hospital Blood Centre, (run By Dr.m.g.r. Educational Reaserch Institute)

Apollo Hospital Enterprises Ltd

Sanjeevan Voluntary Blood Centre

Lions Club Of Madras Egmore

Saveetha Medical College And Hospital (a Unit Of Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Science

Apollo Proton Cancer Blood Centre

Rotary Central Ttk - Vhs Blood Bank

Vs Blood Centre

Government Kalaignar Centernary Super Speciality Hospital

Dr. Rela Institute And Medical Centre City - Chennai

Kumaran Blood Centre

Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Blood Bank And Blood Components Research Centre