Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) is a vital component in any Health Care Delivery System. Kerala gives highest priority for safe Blood Transfusion Service. As a result of the efficient and effective functioning of the Blood Transfusion Service Division Kerala State Blood Transfusion Council(KSBTC), Blood Transfusion Service in Kerala has advanced significantly in the areas of donor selection & management, storage, grouping &cross matching of blood units collected, screening of collected blood for transfusion transmissible infections, rational use of blood etc.
At present 195 Blood Centers are functioning in Kerala including 42 Govt. Blood Centers. KSBTC is giving priority for the up gradation of all Govt. Blood Centers as Blood Component Separation Units (BCSU) using State plan fund. Steps have already been taken for achieving this goal. By 2027, we are aiming at 100% blood components over Whole Blood.
