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Blood testing & Safety

Ensuring the safety of both donors and recipients is at the core of every blood donation process. After a donation, your blood undergoes a series of advanced laboratory tests to confirm its safety and suitability for transfusion. These tests are designed to identify blood type and detect any infections that could be transmitted through transfusion. All testing follows strict national and international health guidelines to ensure a safe blood supply.

What We Test For

Every unit of donated blood is thoroughly screened to determine blood type and check for infections known as transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs). These include:

Blood type testing (ABO group and Rh factor)

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Syphilis

Malaria (depending on region)

HTLV (Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus)

Advanced screening techniques like Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) are used, which can detect infections even in the early stages before symptoms appear.

How We Ensure Safety

To protect both donors and recipients, we implement a range of safety measures before, during, and after donation:

  • All donations are collected using sterile, single-use needles and equipment to eliminate the risk of infection.

  • If a test result is abnormal, donors are informed confidentially and given appropriate guidance or referrals.

  • Any blood that does not meet safety standards is immediately discarded and never used for transfusion.

  • Our testing processes meet WHO and national standards, ensuring high-quality and safe blood for patients.

Your Role in Blood Safety

While our systems and procedures ensure maximum safety, donors also play a crucial role in maintaining a safe blood supply. Before donating, you’ll be asked to complete a health screening and answer questions about your medical history and lifestyle. Being honest and accurate in your responses is essential.

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  • Be truthful during the screening process — it protects the people who receive your blood.

  • Donate only when healthy — even a minor illness can impact blood safety.

  • Follow aftercare — rest, hydrate, and report any health issues post-donation.

If You’re a Donor
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  • Follow strict testing and screening protocols.

  • Ensure safe handling, storage, and transfusion of blood.

  • Educate patients about safe donation and transfusion practices.

If You’re a Medical Personnel
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  • Encourage voluntary blood donation.

  • Help dispel myths about donating blood.

  • Participate in awareness drives and blood camps.

If You’re a Community Member

​Why It Matters

Unsafe blood can transmit infections like HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and other diseases. But with honest donors, trained staff, and community support — we can ensure every transfusion is safe and life-saving.

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