Blood Bank

Medical Specialties & Services

Blood banks in Yemen, including the National Blood Transfusion and Research Center (NBTRC) established in 2005, and the National Center of Public Health Laboratories (NCPHL) founded in 1977, are crucial for healthcare. These facilities provide essential blood transfusion services, including the provision of whole blood units for surgeries, emergencies, and chronic conditions like thalassemia and sickle cell anemia.

• Blood Component Preparation: Preparation of blood derivatives such as platelets, fresh plasma, and concentrated red blood cells.
• Infectious Disease Screening: Comprehensive screening for transfusion-transmitted infections including HIV, Hepatitis B (HBsAg, anti-HBc), Hepatitis C, syphilis, and malaria, often utilizing ELISA and rapid tests.
• Blood Typing & Cross-matching: Accurate blood group identification and cross-matching tests are performed prior to transfusions.
• Advanced Storage: Utilization of advanced refrigerators and freezers to preserve blood and its components at precise temperatures, along with electronic systems for inventory management.
• Donation Campaigns: Organization of blood donation campaigns to maintain adequate strategic blood stock.