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Blood is an essential element of Human life, & there
are no substitutes. Blood transfusion services occupy a
vital space in any National Health Service delivery system.
Blood is also a scarce resource.The availability of a safe
& adequate blood saves life. Blood Bank can transform
a Noble Blood Donation into a life saving drug. The only
way to protect patients of blood transfusion is to put in
place structures, processes and procedures that will ensure
access to safe and sufficient blood supply. Wockhardt Hospital
Blood Bank is fully equipped with the latest and modern
equipment's and test kits. We have put very stringent quality
control measures to test blood.
Blood is tested for:
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ABO group and Rh type for donors and
patients.
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Test for unexpected antibodies for
donors and patients.
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Compatibility testing.
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Screening of Donors blood for antibody
to HIV I & HIV II and HIV p24 antigen, Hepatitis B
surface antigen, Antibody to Hepatitis C, Syphilis and
Malaria.
As a result of these tests the risk of contracting a viral
infection or having a severe negative outcome is extremely
low.
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