Blood is made up of many components, each with a unique role. Among them, platelets are tiny but powerful cells that help stop bleeding by forming clots. When patients have dangerously low platelet counts, doctors often rely on Platelet Concentrate transfusions to save lives.
What Is Platelet Concentrate?
Platelet Concentrate is a blood component that contains a high concentration of platelets, separated from whole blood or collected directly from donors using a process called apheresis. Each unit of Platelet Concentrate plays a vital role in controlling bleeding and preventing life-threatening complications.
When Do Patients Need Platelet Concentrates?
Doctors usually recommend platelet transfusion in conditions such as:
Dengue fever with low platelet counts
Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Bone marrow disorders like leukemia and aplastic anemia
After major surgery or organ transplant
How You Can Help
Since platelets have such a short shelf life, constant donation is the only way to ensure patients never run out of this vital blood component. By donating whole blood or platelets through apheresis, you can become a lifesaver for cancer patients, dengue patients, and many others.
At Jeevan Rekha Hospital Blood Centre, we follow strict safety standards to collect, store, and transfuse Platelet Concentrates for patients in urgent need.