Precaution During Blood Donation Camps
Rotary TTK Blood Bank, Bangalore Medical Services Trust (BMST) is the only stand alone not-for-profit blood bank in Karnataka which is NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accredited. This accreditation allows us to document, train and continuously improve on the various methodologies, tools and the requirements of the system at various levels. Thus our well trained nurses and technicians will follow the standard operating procedure of
Wearing gloves, masks & aprons
Using alcohol dipped swabs for cleaning before pricking
Using disposable syringes only
In the wake of corona virus breakout, we will also ensure the following
Crowd management by having donors in batches and maintain a safe distance as recommended by WHO
Sanitizers at site for both our staff and the potential donors
The bed is also sanitized with alcohol after every donation.
Who Can Donate?
Between 18-65 years old
Minimum 45 Kgs
Hemoglobin Level > 12.5
General good health
Our doctor does a check before the donation to ensure safety
What Should We Do Before Donate?
Be well rested the night before donating
Eat well-balanced food before you donate. YOU MUST NOT BE on empty stomach
Inform the doctor about the name and dosage of any medications you are taking.
Please refrain from smoking at least 2 hours before donating
Please AVOID CONSUMING ALCOHOL at least 24 hours before donating
Rotary TTK Blood Bank, Bangalore Medical Services Trust (BMST) is the only stand alone not-for-profit blood bank in Karnataka which is NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accredited. This accreditation allows us to document, train and continuously improve on the various methodologies, tools and the requirements of the system at various levels. Thus our well trained nurses and technicians will follow the standard operating procedure of
Wearing gloves, masks & aprons
Using alcohol dipped swabs for cleaning before pricking
Using disposable syringes only
In the wake of corona virus breakout, we will also ensure the following
Crowd management by having donors in batches and maintain a safe distance as recommended by WHO
Sanitizers at site for both our staff and the potential donors
The bed is also sanitized with alcohol after every donation.
Covid 19 Related
The following recommendations by Ministry for Exclusion of at- risk donors to maintain blood safety, instructing individuals to self-defer and refrain from donation for Covid-19
Wait time after Vaccination – 14 days
Wait time after COVID infection and subsequently testing RT-PCR Negative – 14 days
Does Corona Virus Spread Via BloodTransfusion?
There is no evidence of transmission of Corona Virus through blood and blood components and it is not necessary for covid-19 test on donated Blood and Blood components. Covid-19 mainly spreads by droplets produced as a result of Coughing or Sneezing of Covid-19 infected person.
Permanent Deferral Conditions
Volunteers with following conditions cannot donate Permanently
Abnormal bleeding disorder
Heart, Kidney, Liver disorders
Epilepsy, mental disorders
Leprosy, Cancer
Insulin dependent diabetics
Uncontrolled High BP
Temporary Deferral Conditions
Please wait for the stipulated times after these events
Surgery, Typhoid, Dog Bite, Rabies Vaccination – 1 Year
Tattooing or body piercing, Intravenous drug abuse, risk factors for HIV / AIDS, unsafe sex – 6 Months
Dental extraction or Root Canal treatment, Malaria – 3 Months
Vaccination – 2 Weeks
For Female Donors
Please do not donate for the following conditions
During Pregnancy
While Lactating
after delivery / abortion – 6 Months
During Menstrual period ( 6 – 7 days)
More Questions ?
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