Introduction :

Gouri Devi Hospital & Research Institute, Durgapur – Blood Bank provides services to support patients in need of blood and blood components on round the clock basis.

The department collects whole blood on voluntary and replacement ( from relatives and friends of the patients only ) basis. Strict donor selection criteria are followed to ensure good health to the donor and quality blood products. Good manufacturing practices and drug laws are strictly adhered ensuring quality in all facets of transfusion services. All necessary precautions are taken to ensure safest possible blood / blood products for the patients.

The goal of the department is to supply safest possible blood components. The safety begins with diligent check of donor’s medical history and physical examination. The tests for HIV 1 & 2, Hepatitis B & C, Malaria and Syphilis are done using best of technology and methods.