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 Hyderabad?

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

How many blood banks are there in Hyderabad?

Hyderabad has 77 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 Hyderabad?

Most government blood banks in Hyderabad 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 Hyderabad?

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 Hyderabad.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Platelets Availability in Hyderabad, Telangana

Need platelets in Hyderabad, Telangana? 77 blood banks in Hyderabad 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

77 in Hyderabad

Live Blood Availability in Hyderabad

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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 Hyderabad, Telangana

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

Nims Blood Bank
Govt.Blood Bank
91
units
Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
drmuralikrishnanimsdtm@gmail.com
Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College Hospital Blood Centre
Govt.Blood Bank
179
units
ESIC Medical College, 7-1-634, Survey No.121/1 & 121/2, Nat, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9640754300 bloodbank-hosp.mcsnr@esic.nic.in
Jeevandhara Voluntary Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
7
units
H.N. 9-4-269 to 275, Saluja Hospital, Second Floor, Razimentbazar, secunderabad, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9246332282 jeevadhaarabloodbank@gmail.com
Chiranjeevi Eye And Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
6
units
Chiranjeevi Eye Blood Centree D.No 8-2-293/82/A, Road No.1, Jubilee Hills, Near Check Post, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9866012456 admin.ccfonline@gmail.com
Yashoda Hospital Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
126
units
D.No. 16-10-159/1/2/A, 3rd Floor, Nalgonda X Road, Malakpet, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
8790143454 bloodbank_mlk@yashodamail.com
Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital And Research Centre Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
73
units
(Andhra Mahila Sabha), First Floor, University Road, Vidhyanagar, Hyderabad, Telangana
9542278800 ddhbloodbank@gmail.com
Care Hospital Blood Centre, (quality Care India Limited)
PrivateBlood Bank
60
units
First Floor, Road No. 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9899131630
M/S.century Hospitals Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
34
units
8-2-703, 2nd floor, A.G. Heights, Road No.12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
7660014137
Global Hospitals Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
9
units
Dept.of Transfusion Medicine Gleneagles Global Hospitals 6-1, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9849898632 bloodbank.lkp@gleneagleshospitals.co.in
Genetic Products Charitable Association Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
18
units
G-Block, Kanthi Sikhara Complex, Panjagutta, Hyderabad, Telangana
9949901470 genebloodbankcharitable@gmail.com
Yashoda Healthcare Services Limited Blood Center
PrivateBlood Bank
108
units
D.No. 6-3-903/A/4/F-3, Shirdi Apartments, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
8122168850 bloodbank_smj@yashodamail.com
Yashoda Hospitals Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
14
units
1-1-156/157, 9th floor, Alexander Road, Secunderabad, Telang, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9347592440 bloodbank_sec@yashodamail.com
Apollo Hospitals
PrivateBlood Bank
30
units
Plot No: 9-1-87, 9-1-87/1, St. Johns Road, Adjacent to Keys, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
0402771888
Aditya Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
42
units
4-3-154/3, Hanuman tekdi, Abids, HYDERABAD.TELANGANA., Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9885642579 venkataprasad3337@gmail.com
Government Maternity Hospital, Sulthan Bazar,hyderabad
Govt.Blood Bank
GOVERNMENT MATERNITY HOSPITAL BLOOD CENTER , SULTAN BAZAAR, KOTI, HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9949958287 gmhsultanbazaar@gmail.com
Aarohi Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
237
units
6-2-935/2 Savithri Nilayam,, Khairatabad, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
8106999686 aarohibloodbank@gmail.com
Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute Of Oncology & Regional Cancer Center
Govt.Blood Bank
8
units
Red Hills, Lakadikapul, Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9701103085 drlaxmip@gmail.com
Niloufer Hospital For Women And Children
Govt.Blood Bank
45
units
RED HILLS , Nampally, Hyderabad, Telangana
040 23314095 bloodbankniloufer@gmail.com
M/S.virinchi Healthcare Private Limited
PrivateBlood Bank
8
units
Third floor, D.No.6-3-2,3,3/1&4, Road No.1, Banjara Hills, , Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9100990262 bloodbank_vh@virinchi.com
Gandhi Hospital Blood Centre, Musheerabad Secunderabad
Govt.Blood Bank
56
units
1st Floor, A Block, Gandhi Hospital, Musheerabad, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
9391434396 gandhihospitalbloodbank@yahoo.com

Platelets in Hyderabad — 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?

Nims Blood Bank

Employees State Insurance Corporation Medical College Hospital Blood Centre

Jeevandhara Voluntary Blood Centre

Chiranjeevi Eye And Blood Centre

Yashoda Hospital Blood Centre

Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital And Research Centre Blood Centre

Care Hospital Blood Centre, (quality Care India Limited)

M/S.century Hospitals Blood Centre

Global Hospitals Blood Centre

Genetic Products Charitable Association Blood Centre

Yashoda Healthcare Services Limited Blood Center

Yashoda Hospitals Blood Centre

Apollo Hospitals

Aditya Blood Centre

Government Maternity Hospital, Sulthan Bazar,hyderabad

Aarohi Blood Centre

Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute Of Oncology & Regional Cancer Center

Niloufer Hospital For Women And Children

M/S.virinchi Healthcare Private Limited

Gandhi Hospital Blood Centre, Musheerabad Secunderabad