Department of Immunohematology & Blood TRANSFUSION
(NABH ACCREDITED BLOOD CENTRE)
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
OVERVIEW
The Department of Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion at Bharati Hospital, Pune, operates a fully licensed, NABH-accredited Blood Centre equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Located on the first floor of the hospital, the department plays a critical role in supporting a wide range of surgical, medical, and emergency care units through timely and safe blood and component delivery. The centre is certified by DGCI and FDA and adheres to the highest national standards for transfusion safety.
Our blood bank maintains rigorous quality protocols and advanced immunohematology and apheresis testing, ensuring optimal support for patient care. From voluntary donor collection and therapeutic phlebotomy to advanced procedures like red cell exchange and stem cell harvest, the department delivers integrated transfusion solutions.
Scope of Services
- Licensed Blood Centre with NABH, DGCI, and FDA approvals
- Annual collection of 9000+ blood units with 100% component preparation
- Over 60 voluntary blood donation camps conducted each year
- Round-the-clock availability of blood and blood components for clinical support
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Harvest and Processing Centre
- Blood Grouping, Neonatal Grouping, Rh and Kell Phenotyping
- Coombs Crossmatch (Direct & Indirect)
- Antibody Screening, Identification, and Titration
- 4th Gen ELISA: HIV, Hepatitis C
- 3rd Gen ELISA: Hepatitis B, Syphilis
- Rapid Tests: HIV, HBV, HCV, Syphilis, Malaria
- Single Donor Platelet (SDP)
- Plasma Exchange, Leucocytapheresis, Granulocyte Harvest
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Collection
- Red Cell Exchange, Donor Lymphocyte Collection
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
Technology & Infrastructure
- Modern Blood Donation Room with dedicated component separation lab
- Fully equipped Immunohematology Lab (BIORAD IH 500 platform)
- Apheresis Lab with advanced cell separation systems
- Walk-in donor facilities and outdoor camp setup support
- Full-time access to essential blood components including SDP, cryoprecipitate, and plasmapheresis units
FAQs
Pre-donation counselling and check-up: 10–15 mins.
Donation: 10–12 mins.
Post-donation rest and refreshments: 10–15 mins.
First-time donors: 18–60 years.
Regular donors: up to 65 years.
Men: every 3 months; Women: every 4 months (if medically eligible).
Every unit is tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis, Malaria, and blood grouping.
Yes, via Apheresis (SDP). It’s safe and can be done twice a week, with at least 2 days between sessions.
