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 Tiruchirappalli?

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

How many blood banks are there in Tiruchirappalli?

Tiruchirappalli has 16 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 Tiruchirappalli?

Most government blood banks in Tiruchirappalli 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 Tiruchirappalli?

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 Tiruchirappalli.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Platelets Availability in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Need platelets in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu? 16 blood banks in Tiruchirappalli 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

16 in Tiruchirappalli

Live Blood Availability in Tiruchirappalli

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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 Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

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

Child Jesus Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
7
units
Contonment, Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
8903022006 Childjesuslab@gmail.com
Church Of South India Mission General Hospital
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
17
units
Church of South India Mission General Hospital Blood Bank, W, Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
9944490984 csimghtry.lab@gmail.com
Trichy Srm Medical College Hospital And Research Centre Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
158
units
Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital Research Centre, SRM Nagar, Irungalur, Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
8098435757 dean@mc.srmtrichy.edu.in
Government Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital
Govt.Blood Bank
201
units
Puthur, Thillai Nagar, Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
9566843562 bloodbankghtrichy@gmail.com
Kmc Speciality Hospitals (i) Ltd.
PrivateBlood Bank
17
units
KMC Speciality Hospital Ltd, No. 19, First Floor, Royal Roa, Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
7418345248 transfusionmedicine@kauveryhospital.com
Apollo Speciality Hospitals
PrivateBlood Bank
1
units
Apollo Speciality Hospitals Unit of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited,Blood Centre, 2nd floor, Chennai By pass road, Ariyamangalam,Senthannerpuram, Old palpannai,Trichy., ., Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
9994726847 bloodbank_trichy@apollohospitals.com
Doctors Blood Centre And Research Centre (run By Ddc Charitable Trust)
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
15
units
123/1, Puthur Main Road, Woraiyur, Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
7339158152 dbrcreports2018@gmail.com
Southern Railway Hospital Blood Centre
Govt.Blood Bank
1
units
Southern Railway Hospital Blood Centre, Golden Rock, Trichy District, Trichirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
9003864511 cmsgoc@tpj.railnet.gov.in
Bharath Heavy Electricals Ltd. ( Main Hospital), Kailasapuram
Govt.Blood Bank
12
units
Kailasapuram, Tirchy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
9791165944 drramya@bhel.in
Bestow Blood Centre Run By Raising Hands Charitable Trust
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
33
units
No. 73/1C, Third Floor, Naachiyas Arcade, Salai Road, Thilla, Thillai Nagar, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
9092800277 bestowbloodcentre@gmail.com
Uyirtuli Blood Centre And Research Centre Run By Annai Medical And Educational Charitable Trust
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
10
units
Door No. 73C/5, Ground Floor and First Floor, Annamalai Naga, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
8939995678 uyirthuli2024@gmail.com
Rainbow Blood Centre Trichy
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
11
units
No 5A Lawsons Road, Indhirasesathri nursing home 2nd floor north side, Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
8098985101 inforbcmanavai@gmail.com
Gvn Riverside Hospital Blood Center
PrivateBlood Bank
25
units
Ward-C, Block 52, Trichy to Chennai National highway, Thimar, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
8610625890 gvnrshbloodcentre@gmail.com
Victory Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
28
units
Run by SShrimathi Vijaya Health and Educational Trust, No. 9, Trichy, Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
9965566630 victorybloodbank@gmail.com
Friends Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
27
units
7-C, williams road, Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli, Trichy, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
9443076418 mail6naga@gmail.com
Goverment District Headquarters Hospital Manapari
Govt.Blood Bank
33
units
Goverment head Qtrs Hospital, Manaparai,, Viralai Malai Road, Manaparrai, Manaparrai, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
6381510875 bloodbankmanaparai2015@gmail.com

Platelets in Tiruchirappalli — 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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About Platelets

Who needs platelets?

Child Jesus Hospital

Church Of South India Mission General Hospital

Trichy Srm Medical College Hospital And Research Centre Blood Centre

Government Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital

Kmc Speciality Hospitals (i) Ltd.

Apollo Speciality Hospitals

Doctors Blood Centre And Research Centre (run By Ddc Charitable Trust)

Southern Railway Hospital Blood Centre

Bharath Heavy Electricals Ltd. ( Main Hospital), Kailasapuram

Bestow Blood Centre Run By Raising Hands Charitable Trust

Uyirtuli Blood Centre And Research Centre Run By Annai Medical And Educational Charitable Trust

Rainbow Blood Centre Trichy

Gvn Riverside Hospital Blood Center

Victory Blood Centre

Friends Blood Centre

Goverment District Headquarters Hospital Manapari