Paras Blood BAnk

What is it?

The straw-colored liquid in which red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets float in is called Plasma. Contains special nutrients which can be used to create 18 different type of medical products to treat many different medical conditions. Plasma can be obtained from the collected whole blood after red blood cells and platelets have been separated. Additionally, it can also be collected using an apheresis equipment where other components are returned to the donor. The former is a common method of plasma preparation in our country.

Who can donate?

The donation criteria is similar to that of red blood cell. However, for apheresis plasma collection minimum weight is 50 kgs.

User For?

Used for bleeding patients with coagulation factor deficiency such as hemophilia A and B, von willibrand disease etc. It is also used in cases of blood loss due to trauma.

Lasts For?

Plasma after separation if frozen below -30 degrees can be stored up to one year.

How long does it take to donate?

It takes about 15-30 minutes to donate including the pre-donation check-up.

How often can I donate?

Male donors can donate again after 90 days and female donors can donate again after 120 days.