Blood Centre – Facilities : SLMCH
Blood Centre
Introduction
The Blood Centre at Sri Lalithambigai Medical College & Hospital (SLMCH), located in the heart of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a vital pillar of the institution’s commitment to healthcare excellence. As a private blood bank functioning as it plays a critical role in supporting emergency care, elective surgeries, and various specialized departments including obstetrics, pediatrics, critical care and a teaching institute.
Operating round the clock, the blood bank adheres strictly to national standards and guidelines, ensuring the safe collection, testing, processing, and distribution of blood and its components.
Managed by a team of trained professionals, the centre has emerged as a reliable source for life-saving blood products not only for in-house patients but also for nearby hospitals and emergency needs in the region.
Key Highlights:
- Category: Private (Charity-based Support)
- Location: Within Sri Lalithambigai Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
- Type: Private Blood Bank
- Blood Components Available: Yes (Whole Blood, RBCs, Platelets, Plasma, Cryoprecipitate)
- Teaching Hospital: Yes, integrated into a multi-specialty teaching institution
- Round-the-clock Operation: 24×7 availability throughout the year
Services and Procedures
- Blood Collection
- Collection from voluntary and replacement donors following a thorough health screening
- Pre-donation counseling and post-donation care provided
- Donor eligibility criteria as per NACO and CDSCO guidelines
Component Preparation
Whole blood is separated into components like:
- Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)
- Platelet Concentrates
- Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
- Cryoprecipitate
- Ensures efficient use of each donation to benefit multiple patients
Screening & Testing
- Blood units are rigorously tested for Transfusion Transmitted Infections (TTIs) including:
- HIV, Hepatitis B & C, Syphilis, and Malaria
- Blood grouping and cross-matching done using standard protocols
- Storage and Inventory Management
Patient Care Integration
The Blood Centre is seamlessly integrated into the hospital’s clinical services. Blood and components are issued based on requisition by various departments such as:
- General Medicine and Surgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Orthopedics and Trauma Care
- Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
- Ensures efficient use of each donation to benefit multiple patients
Timely provision during emergencies, trauma, and surgeries has significantly enhanced patient outcomes.
Equipment and Technology
The Blood Centre is equipped with modern infrastructure and devices such as:
- Automated Blood Collection Monitors
- Platelet agitators with incubators
- Orthopedics and Trauma Care
- ELISA readers for infectious disease screening
- HematologyAnalyzers and Blood Grouping Machines
- These ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Quality Control & Safety
Strict Adherence to Guidelines: Follows NABH-recommended protocolsTrained Staff: Managed by experienced medical officers, skilled technicians, and nursing staffTTI Screening : 100% screening before issueAudit and Documentation: Periodic internal audits, equipment validation, and reporting systemsWaste Management: Proper biomedical waste disposal in accordance with health norms
Additional Activities
Voluntary Blood Donation Drives: Conducted in collaboration with NGOs, educational institutions, and community groupsAwareness Campaigns : Promoting voluntary blood donation among students and the public
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Critical Care
- Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU)
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Intensive Medical Care Unit (IMCU)
- Intensive Coronary Care Unit (ICCU)
- Surgical Intensive Care Units (SICU)
- OBG Intensive Care Unit (OBG ICU)
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Service Road, Adayalampattu, Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA. Pincode – 600 095