Can I donate PRBC directly?

Not directly through standard whole-blood donation — your unit is separated into PRBC + plasma + platelets at the blood bank. Through apheresis (double-red-cell donation) you can give two units of red cells in one visit. Apheresis donation has a longer cooldown (168 days).

What's the cost of one unit of PRBC at government blood banks?

Government blood banks across India charge a fixed processing fee of approximately ₹1,100 per unit of PRBC, regulated by the National Blood Transfusion Council. Thalassaemia, Sickle Cell, BPL, and certain other categories are exempt from the fee.

Is PRBC available 24×7 in Salem?

Most government blood banks in Salem operate round the clock for emergencies. For elective transfusions, blood is usually issued during day hours after cross-matching, which takes 1–2 hours.

How many blood banks are there in Salem?

Salem has 18 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 Salem?

Most government blood banks in Salem 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 Salem?

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 Salem.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) Availability in Salem, Tamil Nadu

Searching for packed red blood cells (PRBC) availability in Salem, Tamil Nadu? 18 blood banks in Salem report live PRBC stock across every blood group. PRBC is the most commonly requested transfusion component for thalassaemia, cancer treatment, dialysis, and elective surgery.

Shelf Life

Up to 42 days at 4°C

Donation Frequency

Cannot donate PRBC directly — donate whole blood (90/120 days) or apheresis (168 days)

Blood Banks Tracked

18 in Salem

Live Blood Availability in Salem

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About Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)

Packed red blood cells are concentrated red cells separated from whole blood, with most plasma removed. PRBC is the most-requested transfusion component in hospitals.

Who needs prbc?

Thalassaemia patients needing monthly transfusions
Cancer patients on chemotherapy
Dialysis patients with chronic anaemia
Postpartum haemorrhage cases

Blood Banks in Salem, Tamil Nadu

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

Government Head Quarters Hospital, Mettur Dam
Govt.Blood Bank
48
units
Government Head Quarters Hospital, Mettur Dam, Mettur dam, Mettur Dam, Salem, Tamil Nadu
6379585129 bbmetturgh@gmail.com
Annapoorana Medical College And Hospitals Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank
1
units
Annapoorana Medical College and Hospitals Campus, Door no 2/119, First floor, NH 544, Kombadipatty, sankari main road, kalparapatty post veerapandi union, salem, tamilnadu, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9943934581 bloodbankamch@gmail.com
Sks Hospital Blood Bank
PrivateBlood Bank
38
units
50/2, First Floor, Brindhavan Road, Alagapuram, Salem, SALEM, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9487766935 gokhulaprasath.t@sksh.ac.in
S.palaniandi Mudaliar Memorial Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
19
units
BASEMENT, No.29, CUDDALORE MAIN ROAD, AMMAPET, SALEM, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9994646314 Spmmhospital@gmail.com
Maruthi Blood Centre And Research Foundation
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
90
units
Door No. 5, 5/1, Srinivasa Complex, First Floor, Ram Nagar, , Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
7708020009 maruthibloodbank@gmail.com
Sivaramji Blood Centre (unit Of Janaseva Trust)
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
73
units
1st and 2nd Floor, Salem Polyclinic Campus,, No.250, Omalur Main Road, salem,, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9842320007 sivaramjibloodbank@gmail.com
Salem Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
22
units
53, Tamil Sangam Raod, Behind Anna Park, Omalur Main Road, Salem. Pincode: 636007, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9585500113 salembloodbanks@gmail.com
Kurinji Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
12
units
No. 4/118/1, Second Floor, Northeast Corner,, Kurinji Hospital Campus, Reddiyur Block No. 1, Dr. T. J. Sal, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9443244774 Kurinjihospital.project@gmail.com
Sri Gokulam Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
35
units
Sri Gokulam Hospital (P) Ltd., No. 3/60, Mayanur Road, Salem, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9489145393 bloodcentre@srigokulamhopsital.com
K.s.m. Blood Centre (run By Maruti Charitable Trust)
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
6
units
AISHWARAYAM HOSPITAL, 114/1, BANGALORE BYE PASS ROAD,, NEDUCHALAI NAGAR, SALEM, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
7598077565 ksmsuren@gmail.com
Govt. Hospital, Omalur Bsu
Govt.BSU
13
units
636, 455, Salem, , Omalur, Salem, Tamil Nadu
Contact via blood bank reception
Kauvery Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
49
units
9/50, Ground Floor , , Trichy Main Road , Seelanaickenpatty , Salem - 636201, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9159885600 bloodcentre.salem@kauveryhospital.com
Salem Steel Authority Of India, Salem Steel Plant
Govt.Blood Bank
Mohan Nagar, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9443265370 ssphbb@gmail.com
Manipal Hospital Blood Bank Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt Ltd
PrivateBlood Bank
19
units
First Floor, New No VII/151, Old No III/120 Vellakalpatty, D, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
8870853203 bloodbank.salem@manipalhospitals.com
Maga Blood Bank Run By Maga Health And Educational Trust
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
33
units
No. 172-2 Bathri Nagar, Gugai, Salem, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9442127222 magabloodbank@gmail.com
Government Hospital, Attur
Govt.Blood Bank
37
units
Government Hospital, Attur, KAMARAJANAR ROAD, KADALUR MAIN ROAD, Attur, Salem, Tamil Nadu
8220895713 bloodbankghattur@gmail.com
Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College And Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
47
units
Vinaya Missions Hospital Building,7/29,basement floor ,NH 47,sankari main road,seeragapadi,, veerapandy, salem, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
8838333966 vmkvmcbb@gmail.com
Government Mohankumaramangalam Medical College Hospital
Govt.Blood Bank
95
units
Room No;109,Superspeciality building,Government hospital, salem, Salem, Salem, Tamil Nadu
9487110810 salemghbloodbank@gmail.com

PRBC in Salem — FAQs

Thalassaemia patients receive monthly PRBC transfusions for life. Cancer patients on chemotherapy, dialysis patients, women with severe postpartum bleeding, and surgical patients also routinely need PRBC. Salem's blood banks supply these regularly.

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Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) Availability in Salem, Tamil Nadu

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About Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)

Who needs prbc?

Government Head Quarters Hospital, Mettur Dam

Annapoorana Medical College And Hospitals Blood Bank

Sks Hospital Blood Bank

S.palaniandi Mudaliar Memorial Hospital Blood Centre

Maruthi Blood Centre And Research Foundation

Sivaramji Blood Centre (unit Of Janaseva Trust)

Salem Blood Centre

Kurinji Hospital Blood Centre

Sri Gokulam Blood Centre

K.s.m. Blood Centre (run By Maruti Charitable Trust)

Govt. Hospital, Omalur Bsu

Kauvery Hospital Blood Centre

Salem Steel Authority Of India, Salem Steel Plant

Manipal Hospital Blood Bank Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt Ltd

Maga Blood Bank Run By Maga Health And Educational Trust

Government Hospital, Attur

Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College And Hospital Blood Centre

Government Mohankumaramangalam Medical College Hospital