Blood transfusion may be necessary for patients undergoing surgery. The price of blood transfusion is from Php 10,000 to Php 15,000 in hospitals. Compare the price list of products in our list.
Blood Prices
Hospitals may be able to give you prices of blood per bag. However, the Philippine Red Cross is among the most sought after providers.
- Whole Blood – Php 1800
- Packed red blood cells – Php 1500
- Blood components: platelet concentrate, fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate, cryosupemate – Php 1000
Blood screening is important in order to identify the blood type of the patient as well as to discover any potential diseases. Screening price may range from Php 2,000 to Php 4,000 that we found among private hospitals.
In our research, diagnostic clinics can also perform the procedure but with a lower fee.
Where is the Cheapest?
Transfusions may cost from Php 1,000 to Php 3,000 in government hospitals and we found that these are the cheaper alternatives.
Philhealth Coverage
Philhealth has a program to cover outpatient blood transfusion as part of its benefit offer. The coverage may reach more than Php 20,000 as of the latest circular for medicines, laboratory and operating room expenses.
References: NIH
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