The Blood Bank at AKG Memorial Co-operative Hospital supports emergency, surgical, maternity, oncology and intensive care patients with safe blood for transfusion. Blood bank services are available 24×7 for emergency transfusions.
What the Blood Bank Does
- Collection of blood from voluntary donors.
- Screening and cross-matching before transfusion.
- Issue of blood for emergency and planned transfusions.
- Support for trauma, surgery, childbirth and critical care.
Become a Blood Donor
Healthy adults can donate blood and help save lives. Donors are screened by the blood bank team before donation. Please contact the hospital to know about donation timings and eligibility, or to organise a blood donation camp.
Frequently asked questions
Who can donate blood?
Healthy adults who meet eligibility criteria such as age, weight and haemoglobin level. The blood bank team screens every donor.
Is blood available at night?
Blood bank services are available 24×7 for emergency transfusions.