Blood Bank
A blood bank is a center where blood gathered as a result of blood donation is stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusion. The term “blood bank” typically refers to a division of a hospital where the storage of blood product occurs and where proper testing is performed (to reduce the risk of transfusion related adverse events). However, it sometimes refers to a collection center, and indeed some hospitals also perform collection. Blood banking includes tasks related to blood collection, processing, testing, separation, and storage.
Types of blood transfused
Whole blood which is blood without separation. red blood cells or packed cells is transfused to patients with anaemia/iron deficiency. It also helps to improve the oxygen saturation in blood. It can be stored at 1.0 °C-6.0 °C for 35–45 days. Platelet transfusion, is transfused to those who suffer from low platelet count. Platelets can be stored at room temperature for up to 5–7 days. The donation of Plasma is called (plasmapheresis).Plasma transfusion is indicated to patients with liver failure, severe infections or serious burns. also has single donor platelets which has more platelet count but it is bit expensive than regular. Fresh frozen plasma also called ffp can be stored at a very low temperature of -25 °C for up to 12 months.
