What is it?
These are cellular elements in blood which wedge together to help to clot and reduce bleeding. Always in high demand, vital for people with low platelet count, like hematology and cancer patients.
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Who can donate?
One can donate whole blood from which the blood centre will separate platelets from other components. Criteria similar to whole blood donation apply. Alternatively, one can donate using apheresis equipment where only platelets are collected and rest components are returned back to donate. One need to satisfy whole blood criteria and pre- donation screening which include negative infectious markers and platelet count >1,50,000 per microlitre of blood. Weight should be > 50kgs.
User For?
Conditions with very low platelet count such as Cancer, blood diseases, trauma, dengue etc.
Lasts For?
Can be stored for 5 days at 20-24 degree Celsius.
How does it work?
We collect your blood, keep the platelets and return the rest to you by apheresis donation.
How long does it take?
It takes 45-60 minutes to donate and 2-3 hours for pre-donation screening.
How often can I donate?
You can typically donate platelets every 2-7 days, with a maximum of 24 times per year.
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