Blood Centre was started in 15^th june 2015 at old Government Headquarters hospital, Ariyalur. Initially collected and issued only whole blood to patients. In june 2022, Component separation of whole blood was started and patients were given blood components like Packed Rbcs, Platelet concentrates and Fresh frozen plasma separately.

We have equipped with all required equipments for Blood component Separation Unit(BCSU). Adequate numbers of Staff are present as per NMC norms.

BLOOD CENTRE LICENCE NUMBER: 509/28C, Dated 23.05.2022, Valid Up to 22.05.2027

BLOOD CENTRE MEDICAL OFFICER: Dr. Chandrasekaran MD (Transfusion Medicine)

SERVICES PROVIDED:

We issue blood to the poor and needy people in the hospital premises and throughout the district. Following institutions are attached with our blood centre.

1. DME: Medical College: Govt. Ariyalur Medical College Hospital.
2. DMS: Three Government Hospitals
3. PHC: Six Block PHCs.

We are conducting blood donation camp and awareness programme with the help of all service organization in and around Ariyalur. Blood donors are encouraged to donate blood from morning to evening. Our blood collection room is air-conditioned and has adequate facilities to collect requisite amount of blood and to prevent donor adverse reactions. Pre-donation counseling and post-donation counseling given to the Voluntary blood donors in our blood centre. All blood donors are given refreshments and thanked with appreciation certificates.

1. Blood Grouping and Rh Typing
   1. Cross matching / Compatibility testing
   1. Direct and Indirect Coombs test
   1. Screening for Transfusion transmitted diseases

            Those who are found to be positive by screening method are being referred to concerned higher specialties for further management.

FACULTY DETAILS:

            One Medical Officer, Staff Nurses for 3 Shifts, Lab Technician.

AVERAGE YEARLY STATISTICS:

	April 2021 to March 2022	April 2022 to March 2023	April 2023 to November 2023
Total Camps	28	39	24
Total Collection	2187	3157	2574
ISSUE
Whole Blood	2020	1758	482
Packed Red Cells	–	1547	2143
Platelet Concentrates	–	271	280
FFP	–	555	655

SEROPOSITIVE IDENTIFICATION:

April 2021to march 2022	19 Cases
April 2022 to march 2023	25 Cases
April 2023 to November 2023	10 Cases

FUNCTIONS:

We conduct functions on

• June 14^th – World Blood Donors Day
• October 1^st – National Voluntary Blood Donation Day