Blood donation is a selfless act that saves countless lives. There are several types of blood donations, each serving unique medical needs.
Whole blood donation provides a full range of components, while platelet Donations are crucial for cancer patients. Plasma donations support those with clotting disorders.
Here, let’s learn more about the different types of blood donation: whole blood donation, platelet donation, plasma donation.
Whole blood donation:
The majority of blood donors give whole blood, as it is the most popular and fastest method of donation.
Approximately 450 mL of blood is donated with a full blood donation.
Your contribution has the potential to save several lives due to the possibility of whole blood being separated into distinct components packed red cells, platelets (RDP), and FFP.
Whole blood donors of all blood types are constantly needed because patients must receive blood from donors whose blood types match theirs.
Platelets:
Platelets are required by cancer patients as well as dengue patients.
Platelet donors are always needed to maintain a steady supply as the Platelets must be transfused within 5 days.
Plasma donation:
You can assist a select group of patients by donating plasma.
Patients suffering from severe burns, problems during delivery, coagulation disorder, dic and liver disease are among the conditions for which plasma is beneficial.
Inputs By: Dr. Uma Rani, Director – Laboratory & Blood Bank, Asian Hospital Faridabad