Department of Immuno Haematology and Blood Transfusion (Transfusion Medicine)
Advancing safe transfusion practices through quality patient care, education, research, and evidence-based medicine.
Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion (Transfusion Medicine)
The Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion (Transfusion Medicine) at Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly, is a comprehensive academic and clinical centre committed to delivering safe, timely, and evidence-based transfusion services.
Supported by advanced immunohematology automation, sophisticated blood component preparation facilities, apheresis services, and state-of-the-art screening for transfusion-transmitted infections, the department provides round-the-clock support to patient care while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and clinical excellence.
As a recognized MD Transfusion Medicine training centre, the department brings together clinical service, education, research, and innovation to nurture skilled and compassionate transfusion medicine specialists.
Through voluntary blood donation initiatives, specialized immunohematology services, patient blood management, therapeutic apheresis, and close multidisciplinary collaboration, the department continues to advance transfusion practice and remains dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Vision
To establish the Department of Transfusion Medicine as a centre of excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation by delivering safe, ethical, and evidence-based transfusion services, while contributing to the advancement of healthcare and developing competent
Mission
The Department of Transfusion Medicine is committed to:
- To provide safe, timely, quality-assured, and affordable blood and blood component services through advanced technology and evidence-based practices.
- To promote voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation and ensure the highest standards of donor care and blood safety.
- To impart excellence in undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education through competency-based teaching and skill development.
- To foster clinical, laboratory, and translational research that advances the science and practice of Transfusion Medicine.
- To practice transfusion medicine ethically, adhering to national and international quality standards, statutory regulations, and best clinical practices.
- To establish evidence-based transfusion guidelines, promote Patient Blood Management (PBM), and strengthen hemovigilance for improved patient outcomes.
- To cultivate professionalism, integrity, compassion, teamwork, and lifelong learning among students, faculty, and healthcare professionals.
Goals
Clinical Excellence
- Deliver comprehensive, patient-centred, and quality-assured transfusion services round the clock.
- Ensure the availability of safe blood and blood components for all patients.
Education & Training
- Develop competent, ethical, and skilled transfusion medicine specialists through high-quality academic programs and practical training.
- Promote continuous professional development through seminars, workshops, journal clubs, and interdisciplinary learning.
Research & Innovation
- Encourage scientific research, innovation, and evidence generation to improve transfusion practices and patient safety.
- Promote publication of high-quality research and academic collaborations at national and international levels.
Quality & Patient Safety
- Maintain a robust Quality Management System through standard operating procedures, quality assurance, accreditation standards, and hemovigilance.
- Promote rational blood utilization and Patient Blood Management in collaboration with clinical departments.
Community Service
- Strengthen voluntary blood donation through public awareness, donor education, and community outreach programs.
- Contribute to national healthcare by ensuring equitable access to safe and affordable transfusion services.
Institutional Development
- Continuously upgrade infrastructure, technology, and human resources to establish the department as a regional referral and academic centre of excellence in Transfusion Medicine.
Dr. Milan Jaiswal
Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion (Transfusion Medicine)
Welcome to the Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion at Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences.
Transfusion Medicine is an essential specialty that integrates clinical care, laboratory science, and patient safety to ensure the timely availability of safe blood and blood components. Our department is committed to delivering comprehensive transfusion services through evidence-based practices, advanced technologies, and a robust quality management system.
Over the years, the department has evolved into a centre equipped with modern immunohematology automation, component preparation facilities, advanced transfusion-transmitted infection screening, apheresis services, and postgraduate education. Our dedicated team works round the clock to support clinical services while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and ethical practice.
As a recognized postgraduate training centre, we strive to nurture competent specialists through structured academic programmes, hands-on training, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We also actively promote voluntary blood donation and community awareness, recognizing that every blood donation has the potential to save multiple lives.
Our vision is to continually advance patient care through innovation, education, research, and quality improvement while contributing meaningfully to the field of Transfusion Medicine.
We welcome students, healthcare professionals, voluntary blood donors, researchers, and visitors to explore our department and join us in our commitment to excellence in transfusion practice.
Dr. Milan Jaiswal
Professor & HOD
Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion (Transfusion Medicine)
Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly
Building Excellence in Transfusion Medicine
The Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion has evolved from a licensed blood bank into a comprehensive academic and clinical department offering advanced transfusion services, state-of-the-art laboratory technologies, therapeutic apheresis, and postgraduate education. Each milestone represents a significant step toward improving patient care, blood safety, and academic excellence.
Establishment of Blood Bank
The foundation of transfusion services was laid with the establishment of the Blood Bank after obtaining the statutory licence for the collection, storage, processing, and distribution of whole human blood. This marked the beginning of organized blood transfusion services at SRMSIMS.
Authorization for Blood Component Preparation
The blood bank received regulatory approval for the preparation of blood components, enabling the production of:
- Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBC)
- Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
- Platelet Concentrates
This transition promoted optimal utilization of every donated unit and strengthened component therapy practices.
Achievement of 100% Blood Component Separation
The department achieved complete blood component separation for all eligible whole blood donations. This milestone ensured efficient utilization of donated blood while supporting evidence-based transfusion practices through component therapy.
Automation of Blood Component Processing
Automated blood component processing technology was introduced, improving:
- Standardization
- Processing efficiency
- Product quality
- Component safety
Automation significantly enhanced consistency in blood component preparation while minimizing manual variability.
Advanced Immunohematology Automation
The department commissioned a fully automated immunohematology platform for blood grouping, antibody screening, compatibility testing, and immunohematological investigations.
The introduction of automation improved:
- Accuracy
- Turnaround time
- Traceability
- Patient safety
- Laboratory efficiency
Advanced TTI Screening with Chemiluminescence and NAT
The department strengthened blood safety by implementing advanced Transfusion Transmitted Infection (TTI) screening using:
- Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)
- Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (NAT)
These technologies enabled earlier detection of infectious agents, reduced the diagnostic window period, and provided an additional layer of safety for blood recipients.
Licensing for Apheresis Procedures
The department received regulatory approval to perform apheresis procedures, expanding its capabilities to include:
- Plateletpheresis
- Plasmapheresis
- Leukapheresis
- Leukoreduced blood component preparation
- Cryoprecipitate preparation
This milestone marked the beginning of advanced donor and patient-oriented transfusion services.
Establishment of the Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion
The Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the independent Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, recognizing the expanding role of transfusion medicine in clinical care, laboratory diagnostics, and medical education.
This marked the transition from a blood bank to a dedicated academic department.
Approval of MD Postgraduate Programme
The National Medical Commission granted approval for the MD programme in Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion (Transfusion Medicine), establishing the department as a recognized centre for postgraduate medical education and specialist training.
The programme promotes excellence in:
- Clinical Transfusion Medicine
- Immunohematology
- Blood Centre Management
- Therapeutic Apheresis
- Research and Innovation
Inauguration of the Therapeutic Apheresis & Hemotherapy Clinic
The Department expanded its advanced transfusion services with the inauguration of a Therapeutic Apheresis and Hemotherapy Clinic, providing specialized blood-component–based therapies for patients requiring therapeutic apheresis.
Educational Activities
The Department of Transfusion Medicine follows a Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) approach as recommended by the National Medical Commission (NMC). A combination of interactive teaching, clinical exposure, laboratory training, research, and self-directed learning is employed to develop competent transfusion medicine specialists.
Group Projects and Group Discussion
Small-group interactive activities and sessions designed to promote collaborative learning, critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, and effective communication through discussion of clinical problems and current concepts.
Lectures
Structured lectures provide a systematic foundation in core and advanced concepts of Transfusion Medicine. Sessions integrate fundamental principles with current guidelines, recent advances, and evidence-based clinical practice to promote high-quality patient care.
Seminars
Resident-led seminars promote independent learning, scientific communication, presentation skills, and scholarly discussion under faculty supervision.
Journal Club
Regular appraisal of contemporary scientific literature to strengthen research methodology, critical appraisal skills, and evidence-based clinical practice.
Case Discussions
Interactive case discussions emphasizing clinical reasoning, immunohematological problem-solving, and multidisciplinary management of patients requiring transfusion support.
Laboratory Training
Hands-on training in donor services, component preparation, immunohematology, transfusion-transmitted infection testing, apheresis, quality assurance, and advanced laboratory techniques.
Self-Directed Learning (SDL)
Independent learning through guided assignments, literature review, online resources, and reflective practice to foster lifelong learning and professional development.
Transfusion Medicine Learning Museum: Transforming Concepts into Visual Learning
The Transfusion Medicine Learning Museum is an innovative educational initiative of the Department of Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion. It displays educational models, three-dimensional exhibits, mounted specimens, and concept demonstrations prepared by faculty and MD Transfusion Medicine residents as part of their academic learning.
The museum helps students understand complex concepts through visual and hands-on learning. It encourages creativity, improves understanding, and makes learning more interesting, interactive, and memorable.
Guest Lectures
Expert lectures by distinguished national and international faculty on recent advances, emerging technologies, and evolving practices in Transfusion Medicine.
Microteaching
Short, supervised teaching sessions aimed at improving instructional techniques, communication skills, confidence, and feedback-based learning.
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Meetings
Regular review of quality indicators, transfusion practices, adverse events, and departmental performance to ensure continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
Clinical Audits
Systematic evaluation of CQI indicators, transfusion practices, blood utilization, guideline adherence, and clinical outcomes to promote evidence-based practice and continual improvement in healthcare delivery.
Blood Donation Services
We promote safe, voluntary blood donation in compliance with national standards.
What We Offer:
- Voluntary whole blood donation (walk-in & camps)
- Replacement blood donation
- Donor eligibility assessment
- Pre-donation medical examination
- Post-donation care and guidance
Donor Counselling & Recruitment
Counselling Services:
- Pre and post-donation guidance
- Donor eligibility support
- Anxiety management
- Future donation planning
Recruitment Initiatives:
- Community awareness programmes
- Educational campaigns
- Blood donation camps
- Regular donor recognition and retention
Donor Apheresis
We use automated cell separator technology for selective blood component collection, prioritizing donor safety and comfort.
Services:
- Single Donor Platelet collection
- Plasmapheresis
- Granulocyte collection
- Comprehensive donor evaluation and monitoring
Transfusion Transmitted Infection Screening
Every blood unit is screened using advanced technology to ensure the highest level of safety.
Our Screening Methods:
- ECLIA – Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
- NAT – Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology for early detection
Infections Screened:
- HIV-1 & HIV-2
- Hepatitis B & C
- Syphilis
- Malaria
Immunohematology Services
Our advanced laboratory provides comprehensive testing for donor and patient samples, ensuring accurate blood grouping and safe transfusion support.
Services Include:
- ABO and Rh(D) blood grouping
- Red cell antigen phenotyping (major and minor groups)
- Weak D testing and Rh discrepancy resolution
- Antibody screening and identification using SPRCA technology
- Antenatal and HDFN workup
- Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia evaluation
- Extended Rh and Kell matched blood for transfusion-dependent patients
- Antigen-negative matched blood for patients with alloantibodies
- Direct and Indirect Antiglobulin Testing (DAT/IAT)
- PNH and HIT screening
Precision Hemostasis and Goal-Directed Transfusion Services
The Advanced Hemostasis and Coagulation Lab of the Department provides advanced viscoelastic testing using Thromboelastography (TEG) to evaluate the complete process of clot formation and breakdown in real time. TEG provides a comprehensive assessment of functional hemostasis using whole blood.
Blood Components
Our Blood Centre prepares and provides a wide range of blood components to meet the diverse transfusion requirements of patients.
1. Red Cell Components
- Whole Human Blood
- Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
- Leucoreduced / Leukofiltered Red Blood Cells (Modified PRBCs)
- Saline-Washed Red Blood Cells (Modified PRBCs)
2. Platelet Components
- Platelet Concentrate
- Platelet Concentrate Suspended in Additive Solution
- Pooled Platelets
- Washed Platelet Concentrate (Modified Platelet Concentrate)
3. Plasma Components
- Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
- Cryo-Poor Plasma
4. Cryoprecipitate Components
- Cryoprecipitate
- Pooled Cryoprecipitate
5. Granulocyte Components
- Pooled Granulocytes
6. Apheresis Services
- Platelet Apheresis (SDP- Single Donor Platelet Collection)
- Plasmapheresis
7. Irradiated Blood Components
- Irradiated Red Blood Cells (Modified PRBCs)
- Irradiated Single Donor Platelets
- Irradiated Platelet Concentrate (Modified Platelet Concentrate)
- Irradiated Granulocytes (Granulocytapheresis)
Cellular & Regenerative Therapies
Blood Component-Based Regenerative Therapies
- Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) – Supporting orthopaedics, sports medicine, plastic surgery, dentistry, and dermatology
Cellular Therapy Services
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Collection (Apheresis)
- Mononuclear Cell Collection (Apheresis)
- Lymphocyte Collection (Apheresis)
- Granulocyte Collection (Apheresis)
OPD & Patient Consultation Services
We provide specialized outpatient consultation for patients requiring transfusion support, immunohematological evaluation, and patient blood management.
Specialized Clinics:
- Thalassemia Transfusion Clinic – Extended phenotype-matched blood, regular transfusion support, and monitoring
- Antenatal & Neonatal Immunohematology Clinic – Antibody screening, Rh management, alloimmunization work-up, and HDFN support for mothers and neonates
- Anemia Clinic – Hemoglobin optimization and patient blood management
- Therapeutic Apheresis Clinic – Specialized therapeutic procedures
Patient Services:
- Pre-transfusion evaluation and counselling
- Blood component therapy consultation
- Complex immunohematology case management
- Transfusion reaction evaluation
- Guidance on appropriate component utilization
