How is plasma donated in Kanchipuram?

Plasma can be donated through whole-blood donation (separated at the blood bank) or directly via plasmapheresis at an equipped centre. Plasmapheresis donors can give every 14 days.

Is convalescent plasma still being collected?

Convalescent plasma programmes from COVID-19 have largely been phased out as treatments evolved. Some centres in Kanchipuram may still collect for research or specific indications — check with the blood bank directly.

What's the price of one unit of FFP?

Government blood banks charge a regulated processing fee of approximately ₹400 per FFP unit. Private centres charge more. The fee is often waived or reduced for thalassaemia, BPL, and other exempt categories.

How many blood banks are there in Kanchipuram?

Kanchipuram has 14 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 Kanchipuram?

Most government blood banks in Kanchipuram 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 Kanchipuram?

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 Kanchipuram.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Plasma Availability in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Need plasma or fresh frozen plasma (FFP) in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu? 14 blood banks in Kanchipuram report live plasma stock. FFP is critical for burn patients, liver disease, and clotting factor deficiencies. Frozen plasma keeps for up to a year, so stock is generally more stable than platelets.

Shelf Life

Up to 1 year when frozen as FFP

Donation Frequency

Every 14 days via plasmapheresis

Blood Banks Tracked

14 in Kanchipuram

Live Blood Availability in Kanchipuram

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About Plasma

Plasma is the liquid part of blood that carries proteins, hormones, and clotting factors. Used to treat liver disease, burns, clotting disorders, and shock.

Who needs plasma?

Patients with severe burns
Liver failure patients
Haemophiliacs and clotting disorder patients
Patients in shock from trauma or sepsis

Blood Banks in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

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

Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital And Research Institute
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
9
units
Chickrayapuram, Near Mangadu, Chennai, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9941252447 smmchribb@yahoo.com
Melvin Jones Memorial Lions Blood Bank A Unit Of Melvin Jones Memorial Lions Charitable Trust
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
15
units
First Floor, Community Centre, Sunnambukolathur Main Road, K, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9442259682 mjmlionsbloodbank@gmail.com
Shri Sathya Sai Medical College And Research Institute
PrivateBlood Bank
11
units
SBV Chennai Campus, Shri Sathya Sai Nagar, Ammapettai, Thirupporur, Chengalpet District, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9787338126 bloodbank@sssmcri.ac.in
Government Aringnar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital,
Govt.Blood Bank
74
units
Government Aringnar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital, , Chennai Bangalore Highway NH 4, KANCHIPURAM, kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9790014392 bloodbankkaraipettai@gmail.com
Karpaga Vinayaga Institute Of Medical Science And Research Cent
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
17
units
G.S.T ROAD,NO.100,MOOSIVAKKAM VILLAGE, CHINNAKOLAMBAKKAM,PAL, Kancheepuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9791429023 bloodbank@kims.edu.in
M/S Annaii Medical College And Hospital,a Unit Of Sri Devi Karumariamman Education Trust
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
11
units
First Floor of Dhanvanthri Block,Survey No. 116/1A,116/3A,11, Sriperumbudur Taluk,Kancheepuram District,Tamilnadu, Kancheepuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9566156041 bloodbank@annaiimedicalcollege.edu.in
Sree Balaji Medical College And Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
35
units
Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, 7, CLC works road , chromepet, chennai, Chromepet, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9095145020 bloodbanksbmch@gmail.com
Sankara Blood Centre Run By Shri Sankara Kripa Educational And Medical Trust
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
91
units
Survey No. 202, 213/2, First Floor, South East Corner, Enath, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9445066369 sankarabloodbankkpm@gmail.com
Srm Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
20
units
SRM NAGAR, POTHERI, KATTANKULATHUR, KANCHEEPURAM DISTRICT, Chengalpet, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9894835263 hod.bloodbank.ktr@srmist.edu.in
Meenakshi Medical College Hospital And Research Institute
PrivateBlood Bank
25
units
Pettai Enathur, Kancheepuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
7904739924 bbmmchri@gmail.com
Athma Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
23
units
Athma Blood Bank. Sugam Hospital 1st Floor, 107A. GST Road, Chrtompet,chennai-600044, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
8925959451 shareblood.athmabb@gmail.com
Hindu Mission Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
110
units
No. 36 G.S.T Road, Tambaram West, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9789895184 bloodbank@hindumissionhospital.org
Madha Medical College And Hospirtal Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
33
units
kovur, kancheepuram district, chennai, Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9962531082 mmcrimedicalsuperintendent@gmail.com
Government Head Quarters Hospital, Kanchipuram
Govt.Blood Bank
192
units
RAILWAY ROAD KANCHIPURAM, Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
9865233932 bloodbankkanchipuram@gmail.com

Plasma in Kanchipuram — FAQs

FFP replaces clotting factors in patients with liver disease, those on warfarin who need rapid reversal, massive transfusion protocols for trauma, and DIC. It's also crucial for treating burns and certain inherited clotting disorders.

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About Plasma

Who needs plasma?

Muthukumaran Medical College Hospital And Research Institute

Melvin Jones Memorial Lions Blood Bank A Unit Of Melvin Jones Memorial Lions Charitable Trust

Shri Sathya Sai Medical College And Research Institute

Government Aringnar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital,

Karpaga Vinayaga Institute Of Medical Science And Research Cent

M/S Annaii Medical College And Hospital,a Unit Of Sri Devi Karumariamman Education Trust

Sree Balaji Medical College And Hospital Blood Centre

Sankara Blood Centre Run By Shri Sankara Kripa Educational And Medical Trust

Srm Blood Centre

Meenakshi Medical College Hospital And Research Institute

Athma Blood Centre

Hindu Mission Hospital

Madha Medical College And Hospirtal Blood Centre

Government Head Quarters Hospital, Kanchipuram