Blood Donation Camp Schedule

Blood Donation Camp Schedule

 Voluntary Blood Donation facility available at IRCS Blood Centre National Headquarters. Contact on duty technician at 011-23711551 for further queries.

Date TimeDayVenueApprox. Donor
25.05.202510.00AMSundayLife Savers Trust, Court Road, Bhiwani Haryana 100
25.05.202510.00AMSundayNatioanl Thall Welfare Society, Krishna Jwellers, Paschim Vihar, ND50
26.05.202509.30AMMondayDelhi Police, Distt Hari Nagar, New Delhi70
27.05.202510.00AMTuesdayCamp by Mr. Ajay Hooda, Taza Majra, Rohtak, Haryana100
28.05.202510.00AMWednesdayAdobe , Sector-25 Noida, U.P.100
29.05.202510.00AMThursday NU Fashion Footwear Pvt. Ltd. Bahadur garh Jhajjar.75
29.05.202509.00AMSundaySapphire Food, Janakpuri West, New Delhi70

Five Reasons Why You Should Donate Blood

Development of new red blood cells

Within the first 48 hours of blood donation, the donor’s body starts replenishing the lost red blood cells. The replenishment process helps in staying healthy and productive at work.

Reducing risk of heart disease

As per several studies and reports, when there is a rise in the iron level in blood, it raises the chances of heart diseases. People should donate blood from time to time in order to reduce the iron level in the blood.

Free blood test

On donating blood, the donor receives a free mini health screening and blood tests.

How often can one donate blood?

The minimum time advised between two donations is 3 months. This gap helps blood regain the normal haemoglobin count.

Burns calories

Donating blood can burn approximately 650 calories for each pint that is like 450 ml of blood.

Who Can Donate Blood?

  • Age: Between 18 and 65 years old.
  • Hemoglobin Count: At least 12.5 g/dl.
  • Weight: Minimum 45 kg.
  • Health Status: You must have a normal body temperature and be feeling healthy on the day of donation.
You should always drink lots of water before the donation. Also, keep in mind that you should take a well-balanced meal prior to and after donating blood. This will keep you healthy and fit.

Blood Donor Screening Processing & Storage of Blood

Donor blood is tested for infectious diseases (TTIs) such as HIV, HBs Ag, VDRL & HCV and blood group serology.  The screening of Transfusion Transmitted Infectious Marker (TTIs) is done by ELISA Method.

Certificate of accreditation for ISO by BIS, NABH and NABL

The IRCS (NHQ) Blood Centre has been certified by IS/ISO 9001:2015, NABH and NABL for 15189:2012. Routine surveillance audit for the accreditation has been conducted by the auditor team in 2022 by BIS, NABL and NABH for renewal of accreditation.

IRCS , NHQ Blood Centre is mother Blood Centre for 8 Storage Centers.

Blood Distribution

A.In the year 2022-23, 51726 Blood/Blood components were prepared.  The total 17,052 units of blood components were issued free of cost to the patients admitted in Government Hospitals, Thalassaemic and Hemophilic Patients.  13,210 units of blood issued against processing charges to the patients admitted in Private Hospitals/ Nursing Homes.

B.Thalassaemia: In Delhi, there are about 2000 registered thalassaemic patients who are receiving blood from various Regional Centres like AIIMS, RML Hospital, Hindu Rao Hospital, LNJP Hospital, GTB Hospital and private Blood Centres. Out of which around 1000 patients are registered with Red Cross Blood Centre

External Quality Assurance Programme (EQAS):

IRCS (NHQ) Blood Centre has been enrolled with SDMH Jaipur, BEQAS, Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, AIIMS Delhi, National Institute of Biological Sciences Noida and IRCS Mumbai for proficiency for infectious marker and serology testing.

Your Blood Donation Can Save Lives

Blood donation is an act of kindness that has the power to save lives. Every unit of blood donated can help multiple patients in need. Join hands with the Indian Red Cross Society and contribute to the well-being of thousands.