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 Ghaziabad?

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

Which blood banks in Ghaziabad accept walk-in donors on weekends?

Yashoda Kaushambi, Yashoda Nehru Nagar, Max Vaishali, Manas Hospital, and Le Crest Hospital typically operate Saturday and limited Sunday hours. Call before visiting — Sunday timings vary by centre.

Where can I get O-negative blood in Ghaziabad?

O-negative is the universal donor group and constantly short. Yashoda Kaushambi and Max Vaishali maintain small reserves. If unavailable, post on TheBloodApp — the NCR voluntary donor network includes hundreds of registered O-negative donors who can reach Ghaziabad hospitals within an hour.

Is the District Hospital Ghaziabad blood bank operational 24×7?

Yes, for emergencies. The processing fee follows the UP government schedule, and waivers apply for thalassaemia, BPL, and exempt categories on producing documentation.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh, Government of India

Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC) Availability in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

Searching for packed red blood cells (PRBC) availability in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh? 25 blood banks in Ghaziabad 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

25 in Ghaziabad

Live Blood Availability in Ghaziabad

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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 Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

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

Ghaziabad Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
45
units
321/2 FIRST FLOOR KALPNA BUILDING KALLUPURA MALIWARA CHOWK GZB., 321/2 FIRST FLOOR KALPNA BUILDING MALIWARA CHOWK GZB., Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9818885285 ghaziabadbloodbank@gmail.com
Bharat Sewa Charitable Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
100
units
ast 2nd floor plat no 74-75, Ganga Enclave, Loni, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
8920678802 bharatsewabloodcentre@gmail.com
Maa Laxmi Charitable Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
48
units
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
maalaxmiwelfare@gmail.com
Blood Centre Narendra Mohan Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
20
units
Narendra Mohan Hospital & Research Centre, Mohan Nagar,, GHAZIABAD, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9899965356 bloodbank@nmh.net.in
Hind Charitable Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
14
units
Plot No. H-1,1ST Floor,Pratap Vihar,Vijay Nagar, Ghaziabad, , Pratap Vihar,Vijay nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
8448217787 hindcharitablebloodcentre@gmail.com
Bhagwan Buddha Charitable Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
14
units
Plot No. 1196,Sector-5, Vasundhara,Ghaziabad,U.P., vasundhara, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
8287821412 bbcbb2016@gmail.com
Loni Charitable Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
2
units
Plot No.1, Arya Nagar, DPS Complex Main Delhi Saharanpur Roa, Loni, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
8368174425 Lonicharitablebloodcentre2022@gmail.com
Blood Centre Santosh Medical College
PrivateBlood Bank
88
units
Santosh Medical & Dental College, Hospital No.1, Ambedkar Na, Opposite old bus stand, Ghaziabad, UP., Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
7065020700 bloodbank.santoshhosp@gmail.com
Ds Charitable Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
82
units
M/s DS Charitable Blood Centre (Run by Genius Future Foundat, NH- 58, Meerut Road, Opp. Rohan Motors (Nexa Showroom). Near, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9810906036 dscharitablebloodcentre@gmail.com
Blood Centre Yashoda Hospital Nehru Nagar Ghaziabad
PrivateBlood Bank
211
units
Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre Ltd. III-M. Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9717212311 bloodbank.yashoda@gmail.com
Life Line Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
58
units
III-B2, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9312400576 drhls78@gmail.com
Blood Centre Yashoda Hospital Kaushambi Ghaziabad
PrivateBlood Bank
50
units
Yashoda Hospital & Research Centre Ltd., H-1, Kaushambi, Gha, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9899548336 yashodakaushambibb@gmail.com
Yashoda Medicity Blood Centre Indirapuram
PrivateBlood Bank
107
units
Yashoda Medicity Indirapuram Hospital address: Shakti Khand - 2 Indirapuram, Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9220618960 bloodcentre.ym@yashodahospital.org
Blood Center M.m.g.hospital
Govt.Blood Bank
383
units
Distt. MMG Hospital GT Road Ghanta Ghar Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9559010805 bloodbankmmghospital@gmail.com
V Care Blood Centre
PrivateBlood Bank
24
units
2, Block A,Sector 2, Rajindra Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Prades, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9466094661 vcarebloodcenter@gmail.com
Jeevan Charitable Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
5
units
Near Aum Sun Public School, Delhi Meerut Road, Muradnagar, , Muradnagar , Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
8218849536 Anujc0597@gmail.com
Vardan Multi Specialty Hospital
PrivateBlood Bank
Garhi Sikroad, Opp. Guldhar, NH- 58, Meerut Road,, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9999124609 vardanmsh@gmail.com
Sangam Charitable Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
33
units
first floor, KRISHNA COMPLEX,19 RAKESH MARG GHAZIABAD 201001, GHAZIABAD, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
7861065600 sarvsamajsangamsociety@gmail.com
R.k.charitable Blood Centre
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
65
units
SHOP MUNICIPAL NO. 415, DELHI MEERUT ROAD, ADARSH NAGAR, MO, MODINAGAR, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
9068473666 rkbloodbank1@gmail.com
Shalimar Garden Charitable Blood Center
Charitable/VolBlood Bank
26
units
G2 plot 128 shalimar garden extn 1 60 foota road sahibabad G, Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
7678406134 shalimargardenbloodcentre@gmail.com

PRBC in Ghaziabad — 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. Ghaziabad's blood banks supply these regularly.

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