Pushpa Devi Memorial Blood Bank in Jaipur
CBLMHFH is one of the prominent multispecialty hospitals located in Jaipur. Backed by an exemplary staff who hold expertise in their field, the hospital has grown to earn a respectable position among the renowned hospitals in the city.
Offering patients the best care and timely treatment is the very crux. This is well depicted in their proficiency towards the patients. The hospital offers all the necessary amenities under one roof. Considering the cruciality of life, the hospital houses an in-house blood bank which is open 24 x 7.
More about the blood bank
Blood is an important element that is required during operations. At the time of operation or in the case of accidents the chances of losing blood is higher. This makes it extremely important for saving lives. However, hunting for blood at the time of emergency can be quite hectic. However, at the CBLMHFH hospital, this is well taken care of.
Right from its year of inception in 2014 in the fond memory of Late Ms Pushpa Devi, the hospital has been running their in-house blood bank making blood available for the needy 24 x 7.
Fully Equipped Blood Lab
The blood bank is fully equipped with all the latest technologies and equipment. Moreover, they also provide blood to outpatients too at the time of need. They also provide other important blood components like RDP (Platelets), SDP (Platelets) and FFP (Plasma).
Blood donation in today’s time is no less than a blessing for humanity. Hence, serving the needy and saving lives by making blood available in time is the very crux of the CBLMHFH hospital.
Plasma Bank for COVID 19
CBLM Hospital accepts plasma donors who have recovered from COVID-19 infection to help treat patients contracted to coronavirus. Before detailing plasma donations, let's look at what exactly is plasma therapy.
Plasma donations
Individuals recovering from the coronavirus infection (or has convalesced) contain antibodies that allow fighting the infection using the Plasma from the recovered patient’s body. Herein, antibodies are elements that circulate in the Plasma. It is a yellow colour liquid that is used for transporting and nourishing blood cells. The antibodies assist patients who are currently detected with the COVID-19 virus in recouping the infection's effect. At present, there is no specific treatment for the virus that is the reason for using the convalescent plasma treatment.
Eligibility Criteria for Plasma Donation
As per FDA, patients who have recently received vaccination against COVID 19 are not eligible for taking the convalescent plasma treatment. The reason for the ineligibility is the immune response. The immunity response tends to differ between vaccinated individuals against the virus and those who have recovered from the illness.
Hereby, the changes may determine its effectiveness on the virus and how Plasma may assist patients infected with COVID-19 infection. Individuals who have recently recovered from coronavirus can help in treating the infection. Besides, individuals who have recently got vaccinated are also welcome to donate Plasma.
Please do read the eligibility criteria for Plasma donations:
- Donors must have appropriate weight. The donor's weight must be less than 50 kg.
- Age: The donors must fall in the age group of 18 to 60 years
- Patients who have recovered (CCP donor) should showcase some symptoms. It includes fever, cold, cough, etc., in comparison to asymptomatic patients.
- Asymptomatic patients can also donate their Plasma. Such patients may be accepted for donations if their system includes anti-SARS CoV-2 IgG antibodies helping infected patients deal with the COVID 19 infection.
- It is imperative to have a complete screening of symptoms done for at least 14 days before the donation. In addition, they should also get one negative RT-PCR test report for Corona Virus.
- Or get a complete screening of symptoms 28 days prior and after discharge and recovery.
- CCP donors who have recovered from the coronavirus infection/ COVID 19 disease and has a history of vaccination against the COVID 19 illness are also eligible for donating Plasma after 28 days from the last dose of the vaccination
- The donors' sample will be analysed for COVID 19 antibodies.
- The donor must also present required evidence documenting COVID 19 infection after the laboratory test. It may include the following:
- Nose or Throat swab (PCR) test or a blood test (antibody test)
- Women who are pregnant must mandatorily test negative for HLA antibodies.
- Female donors who have no been pregnant are not required to have the test performed.
- The test must be carried out from a blood donor centre.
For more questions related to convalescent Plasma or for screening, you can email us or contact us here.
