Looking for blood availability in Salem, Tamil Nadu? TheBloodApp shows real-time stock across 18 verified blood banks and storage centres in Salem. Filter by blood group, component (whole blood, packed red cells, platelets, plasma), and hospital type to find units near you in seconds. All data is sourced from the Government of India's eRaktKosh portal and refreshed regularly.
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Verified blood banks, blood centres, and blood storage units — sourced from the Government of India's eRaktKosh portal.
18 blood banks operating across Salem
5 government and 13 private/charitable facilities
All units sourced from the eRaktKosh national portal
Live stock for whole blood, PRBC, platelets, and plasma
Voluntary donation accepted at most centres without appointment
Emergency requests broadcast to verified donors via TheBloodApp
Every unit donated in Salem stays in Salem. Local blood banks supply nearby hospitals, trauma centres, and dialysis wards — meaning your donation directly helps patients in your own community. Most blood banks in the area accept walk-in donors during working hours, the entire process takes under 30 minutes, and one donation can save up to three lives. If you're healthy and aged 18–65, you can donate every 90 days (males) or 120 days (females).
Use this when matching donors and recipients. Always confirm with the treating doctor before transfusion.
| Blood Group | Can Donate To | Can Receive From |
|---|---|---|
| O- | All groups (Universal Donor) | O- |
| O+ | O+, A+, B+, AB+ | O+, O- |
| A- | A-, A+, AB-, AB+ | A-, O- |
| A+ | A+, AB+ | A+, A-, O+, O- |
| B- | B-, B+, AB-, AB+ | B-, O- |
| B+ | B+, AB+ | B+, B-, O+, O- |
| AB- | AB-, AB+ | AB-, A-, B-, O- |
| AB+ | AB+ | All groups (Universal Recipient) |
In a blood emergency in Salem, call the hospital directly before travelling — units shown here are the last reported stock and can change in minutes. For rare blood groups (AB-, B-, A-), contact multiple blood banks simultaneously and post a request on TheBloodApp to reach voluntary donors nearby.
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