“We ensure the right blood, to the right patient, at the right time — with the highest possible standardsof care and precision.”
Welcome to The state-of-the-art Blood Centre and Transfusion Medicine Department
at Health City Hospital is a fully accredited and modern facility, offering comprehensive transfusion services that meet the highest national standards. Under the guidance of Dr. Kasturi Kalita, a seasoned transfusion medicine specialist, the department plays a vital role in supporting critical care, surgery, oncology, nephrology, and transplant units with timely and precise blood component services.
With over 12 years of core experience, our department is committed to safe, ethical, and evidence-based transfusion practices across all clinical areas.
Scope of Services
- Issue of Concentrated Red Blood Cells (CRBC)
- Issue of Random Donor Platelets (RDP)
- Issue of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
- Issue of Cryoprecipitate
- Issue of Irradiated CRBC for immunocompromised patients
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy for selected conditions
- Blood Grouping and Rh Typing
- Coombs Test (Direct and Indirect Antiglobulin Tests)
- Red Cell Antibody Screening and Identification
- Anti-A and Anti-B Titre Studies — crucial for ABO-incompatible transplants
Accreditations & Certifications
- NABH-BB Certified (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals – Blood Bank Standards)
- HvPI Certified (Hemovigilance Program of India)
These credentials reflect our ongoing commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
Research & Development
- Ongoing research articles in progress, contributing to evolving best practices in transfusion medicine
- Participation in national forums and academic discussions
Patient Safety & Quality Standards
We follow strict protocols and traceability systems to ensure:
- Correct component matching
- Prevention of transfusion reactions
- Minimization of wastage
- Emergency availability
- Quality monitoring and audit trails
Department Philosophy
“We ensure the right blood, to the right patient, at the right time — with the highest possible standardsof care and precision.”
Our Team of Doctors
