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Blood Banking

The practice of blood banking has evolved over the years with the constant growth in technological advancements. The process has developed, ranging from the practices of transfusing whole blood to simple blood typing and antibody detection to molecular techniques.

Blood Bank Test Price List

Genotyping
₦3550
Blood Group
₦8780
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)
₦6460
Indirect Antiglobulin Test (IAT)
₦6575
Antibody Identification
₦4545
Phenotyping
₦7555

Screening for current or past infections, including Price List

Hepatitis B and C
₦9850
HIV-1 and HIV-2
₦7880
HTLV-I and HTLV-II
₦9660
Syphilis
₦2375
Chagas disease
₦7445
Zika virus
₦6555
Key Components of Blood Banking
 
1. Blood Components
 
Blood donations are often separated into components to maximize their utility. These include:
  • Red Blood Cells (RBCs): Used for treating anemia and blood loss.
  • Plasma: Contains clotting factors, used for bleeding disorders.
  • Platelets: Used to treat thrombocytopenia or bleeding.
  • Cryoprecipitate: Rich in fibrinogen and clotting factors, used in specific coagulation disorders.
2. Blood Collection
  • Donor Selection: Donors are screened for health, infectious diseases, and eligibility (e.g., age, weight, recent illnesses).
  • Donation Types: Whole blood donation.
  • Apheresis donation (e.g., platelets, plasma).
3. Blood Testing
 
Before blood is transfused, it undergoes rigorous testing to ensure safety:
  • Infectious Disease Screening: HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis, and more.
  • Blood Typing: ABO Grouping: Determines blood group (A, B, AB, or O).
  • Rh Typing: Identifies Rh factor (positive or negative).
  • Crossmatching: Ensures donor blood is compatible with the recipient.
4. Blood Storage and Preservation
  • Blood and components are stored under specific conditions to maintain viability: RBCs: Stored at 1–6°C for up to 42 days.
  • Plasma: Frozen at -18°C or lower, can be stored for up to a year.
  • Platelets: Stored at room temperature (20–24°C) with constant agitation, up to 5–7 days.
Additives, like anticoagulants and nutrient solutions, extend the shelf life of blood products.
 
5. Transfusion Medicine
  • Indications for Transfusion: Severe anemia, massive bleeding, clotting deficiencies, immune disorders.
  • Risks and Reactions: Hemolytic reactions (due to mismatched blood).
  • Allergic reactions.
  • Iron overload from repeated transfusions.

Blood Basics

Blood is a specialized body fluid. It has four main components: plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Transporting oxygen
Nutrients to the lungs and tissues
Forming blood clots to prevent excess blood loss
Regulating body temperature
Bringing waste products to the kidneys and liver
Carrying cells and antibodies that fight infection
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