Transfusion Medicine

The Department of Transfusion Medicine at Dr. KM Cherian Institute of Medical Sciences (KMC Hospital, Chengannur) is a leading centre for safe and reliable transfusion services in Kerala. The Department of Transfusion Medicine at KMC Hospital, Chengannur plays a pivotal role in ensuring safe, timely, and effective transfusion support to patients across all clinical specialties. Our fully functional 24×7 Blood Centre is well equipped to meet routine as well as emergency transfusion requirements, adhering to stringent quality standards and regulatory guidelines.

We maintain an adequate and readily available inventory of all essential blood components, including Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), Platelet Concentrates(PC) and Cryoprecipitate. These components are prepared, stored, and issued under controlled conditions to ensure optimal efficacy and patient safety. Component therapy is practiced to promote rational use of blood, thereby maximizing patient benefit and minimizing transfusion-related risks.

Our department is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. All blood units collected undergo mandatory Transfusion Transmitted Infection (TTI) screening for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, and Malaria using validated testing methods. Strict donor selection criteria and standard operating procedures are followed to ensure the safety of both donors and recipients. In addition to component preparation and issue, the Department of Transfusion Medicine provides comprehensive immunohematology and diagnostic services, including ABO and Rh blood grouping, Direct Coombs Test (DCT),  Indirect Coombs Test (ICT), ICT in dilution. These investigations are crucial for the diagnosis and management of hemolytic diseases, transfusion reactions, and antenatal cases, and they support clinicians in making informed and accurate treatment decisions.

During medical or surgical emergencies, massive transfusion scenarios, and critical care situations, our department functions as a dependable support system, ensuring rapid availability of compatible blood and blood components. The team works in close coordination with clinicians, offering expert transfusion advice, accurate data, and timely diagnostic solutions to optimize patient outcomes..

If you are seeking expert Transfusion Medicine services in Kerala, the Department of Transfusion Medicine at KMC Hospital, Chengannur is your trusted destination. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality transfusion services and immunohematology support to patients and clinicians across Kerala, with a special focus on the Central Travancore region. Our services extend to patients from Chengannur, Alappuzha, Thiruvalla, Kottayam, Idukki, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and surrounding areas.

To avail our transfusion services or for any inquiries related to blood availability, compatibility testing, or transfusion support, please contact us at ️ (+91) 0479 236 3300 / (+91) 0479 236 3456. Our team will be happy to assist you at any time.