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Donate Plateletes

 Give the Gift of LIFE

Did you know that in addition to donating whole blood, you can donate platelets also?  By donating blood you have made a tremendous difference for our cancer patients. And you can take the feeling further by donating platelets. Most cancer patients in Malabar Cancer Centre, needs platelets to survive. By donating you give them an invaluable GIFT OF LIFE!!!


What are Platelets?

Platelets are part of blood, which along with other factors in blood are essential in stopping bleeding. When platelet count is low, bleeding may occur from any part of the body and can lead to serious complications.          


Who can donate?

Any person

• Aged between 18 to 65, and weight above 60kgs. 

• Must be healthy and meet medical requirement

• Must have prominent vein in elbow.

• Attend on regular basis (at least once in year)

If so, we have a specialist team available to discuss the possibility of you joining our platelet donor register.


Who needs Platelets and why we need more? 

Patients with 

• Cancer, Leukemia, 

• Post surgery bleeding, 

• Dengue Hemorrhagic fever,

• Bone marrow transplant 

 Are either unable to produce enough platelets or their consumption is more.

Platelets have the shortest shelf life of all blood components, lasting only five days. This means we have a constant need for platelet donors to ensure we meet the needs of these patients. 


How do we collect Platelets?

 

The process is similar to giving blood, but we use specialist equipment called a cell separator. The cell separator extracts platelets from donor blood and the rest of the blood returned back to the donor. The donation typically lasts from 60 to 90 minutes, during which time you can read or simply relax.  You can expect the whole process takes up to 2 hours.


How much platelet is collected? Won’t it make me weak?

Less than 10% of your platelets will be harvested during platelet donation. The total volume of your donation will not exceed 8% of your blood volume. The donated blood will be replaced within 48 hours. 


How often can I donate?

Platelet donors may donate up to 24 times a year with a minimum interval between donations of 2 days as the cell separator returns your red cells to you. In contrast a whole blood donor can donate maximum of 4 times a year.

We operate an appointment system which offers varied hours for your convenience. 


Is platelet donation safe?

Yes. Platelet donations are performed in a highly-controlled, sterile environment by professionally trained staff. All platelet collection equipment is sterilized and equipment that is in contact with the donor's blood is used only once, eliminating the possibility of transmitting any viral infection


Will medication affect my platelet donation?

You cannot donate platelets if you have taken aspirin, aspirin-containing medications, like pain killers, such as Ibuprofen, Diclofenac in the last 48 hours.

 

Once I start donating platelets, can I still donate blood?

 

Once you join the platelet panel, we ask you to give platelets only. This helps us maintain our supply of platelets to patients by having a panel of committed donors on whom we can call. If you wish to return to donating blood after donating platelets, then you will need to wait 4 weeks before donating blood.

 

Regular Blood Donation

Platelet Donation

One unit of whole blood (350ml or 450ml) collected

Whole blood is separated into components and platelets extracted using cell separator

Can donate 4 times a year (once in 3 months)

Can donate 24 times a year (twice a month)

Entire donation process takes about 15-30 minutes

Entire donation takes about 2 hours. Donation takes about 60-90 mi

Regular Blood Donation

Platelet Donation

One unit of whole blood (350ml or 450ml) collected

Whole blood is separated into components and platelets extracted using cell separator

Can donate 4 times a year (once in 3 months)

Can donate 24 times a year (twice a month)

Entire donation process takes about 15-30 minutes

Entire donation takes about 2 hours. Donation takes about 60-90 mi

 

What do I do now?

If you are interested in becoming a platelet donor, ENROL TODAY!

Please Contact:

 Blood Bank, Malabar Cancer Centre, Thalassery
                 Phone number: 0490-2355881               
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MALABAR CANCER CENTRE
Moozhikkara (P.O), Thalassery,
Kannur District, Kerala, India-670103

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0490 2355881

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0490 2355880

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