ABOUT
BLOOD
How To Get Blood
We currently stock a variety of blood and components.
Blood Components
Blood Component means a drug prepared, obtained, derived or separated from a unit of blood drawn from a donor.
Current Blood Stock
K. J. Somaiya Blood Bank strives to keep the blood stock updated everyday. Please see the following chart for the latest blood stock availability.
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If Admitted in Government Hospitals
A letter from original Blood Bank with signature of Blood Bank officer containing patients details such as Name, Age, Sex, Diagnosis and/or Reservation is required for verification.
In case of Cross matching to be done by K.J Somaiya Blood Bank, a blood sample of 3 ml each in plain & EDTA is required. For Cross matching done by Blood Banks run by B.M.C and/or Government Hospitals, blood sample is not required.
If Admitted in Private Hospitals
Doctors' letter on letter head with patients details accompanied with a blood sample of 3ml in both plain and EDTA are required for verification.
Platelets Requirements
For platelets, a hospital letter is required for verification. For Fresh Frozen Plasma, a blood group report or sample accompanied by hospital letter is required for verification.
Costs
For Whole Blood & Packed Red Blood Cell
- ₹ 1450 with cross match
- ₹ 1100 without cross match
- ₹ 350 for reservation (Non Refundable)
For Random Donor Platelets
- ₹ 400
- ₹ 200 for cross check and reservation (Non Refundable)
For Fresh Frozen Plasma
- ₹ 400
- ₹ 200 for cross check and reservation (Non Refundable)
For Single Donor Platelet
- ₹ 7000 (Letter from hospital or blood bank required)
Please note:
- Prices for Single unit.
- All Blood bags contain labels of K J Somaiya Blood Bank.
- Courier service is not available.
- Agents from any other emergency services will not be entertained.
