Patients who require blood transfusion may need to look for a reliable blood bank. In the Philippines, you can find blood banks that offer reasonable price rates with good service. Know more about where you can get the needed blood for medical procedures.
Hospitals with Blood Bank
Blood banks are either within the hospital facility or from stand alone blood banks. Note that government institutions also have their respective facilities where you can buy blood.
See: Blood Test Prices
Makati
Makati Medical Center blood bank center
Quezon City
Capitol Medical Center
NKTI
St. Luke’s Medical Center
Philippine Heart Center
Manila
Chinese General Hospital
Manila Doctors Hospital
Manilamed
PGH
Philippine Blood Center
UST Hospital
Cebu
Chong Hua Hospital
Laguna
Calamba Medical Center blood bank department
Where to Buy Blood
Inquire with any of the hospitals in your area. If a patient is confined, it is possible to ask for the actual price rates of blood per bag in the same hospital. Organizations in different cities also offer blood support for those having difficulties looking for a particular blood type.
Red Cross Blood Bank
Philippine Red Cross has a directory where one can purchase blood items for medical purposes.
National Blodd Center
37 EDSA corner Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Phone Number: 790-2300; 790-2382; 790-2383
Blood Banks and Centers in the Philippines
Aside from the blood bank units of hospitals, you may also find blood centers around the country. Most of them are branches of non-profit organizations where you can also avail of a blood bag in exchange of other types when necessary.
Price of Blood
The price of blood per bag can range from Php 700, Php 2,000 depending on your source. Blood and its components are usually dispensed on a per bag basis.
Look: Blood Transfusion Price
Note that for the most part, blood in non-profit organizations are given for free as they are donated. But the processing and handling expenses are not so patients may need to pay for such. Most of the time you can avail them from the hospital itself, only that you need to replace it in some other ways like a donation.
What is Blood Bank
A blood bank is a facility where one can either buy or donate blood. In most cases, a blood bank is confined in a hospital. However, there are institutions where you can receive blood either as donation or with fees for storage, handling or dispensing.
Types of Blood
Depending on your blood type, you may need a specific blood based on your condition. The doctor will provide details on what you actually need and request it for the medical procedure.
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B
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Blood Types Available in Blood Banks
- Whole blood component
- Platelet Concentrate type
- Packed Red Blood Cell
- Fresh Frozen Plasma
Additional Costs
Blood banks and centers may need to conduct procedures to make the blood useful to patients. Some of them are:
Blood screening
Blood processing
Blood transfusion (hospital charges)
Red Cross Blood Bank Service
You may proceed to any of the blood bank facilities of Red Cross Philippines. The National Blood Service provides blood components to patients who need them. You should inquire about the expenses involved in a service that you need.
Contact Numbers: 7902300 local 931, 932, 935
Health Card Coverage
Most health cards and those account under HMO will not cover the price of the blood per bag. Take note that they will only provide benefits for consultations, surgery, hospitalization and some medical procedures.
Last Updated on June 4, 2023 by Medical Pinas
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