Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Blood Bank and Research Center

1. What is the working hours for Uyirthuli ?
We are providing service 24/7.

2. What is the Criteria for donating blood ?
Age : 18 - 65 Years
Weight : 45 Kgs and above
Hb Level : 12.5 gm/dl and above
Frequency : Every 3 Months

3. What are the services provided by Uyirthuli ?
3.1. Creating awareness about voluntary blood donation
3.2. Motivating blood donors (both voluntary donors and relatives of patients)
3.3. Implementing the stringent selection criteria for blood donors
3.4. Collection of blood, processing, storage and transportation of blood and its components in the most appropriate way
3.5. Issue of blood and blood components
3.6. Conducting blood donation camps
3.7. Laboratory procedures including serological techniques (Grouping and Cross matching)
3.8. Stringent screening of donor blood (for HIV, HBsAg, HCV, VDRL, MP / MF, HBc core, etc.)
3.9. Issuing safe blood and its components to patients based on their needs (both for in-patients and patients from other hospitals)

4. What are the Facilities available in Uyirthuli ?
4.1. Fresenius Kabi – Cell separator
4.2. CLIA-VITROS ECIQ – Analyzer screening machine & Vitros-36000
4.3. Heavy duty cooling centrifuge for components preparation
4.4. Blood bank refridgerator
4.5. De-freezer (-30, -40 and -80)
4.6. Platelet agitator
4.7. Laminor airflow
4.8. Laboratory centrifuge
4.9. Ortho BioVue – Centrifuge and incubator