The Blood Bank plays a critical role in providing safe and readily available blood and blood products for patients in need.
Our state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to blood collection, screening, storage, and distribution, ensuring that life-saving transfusions are available for emergencies, surgeries, and specialised treatments.
At OOUTH, we uphold the highest standards of blood safety, working with certified medical professionals and advanced technology to guarantee quality and reliability in our blood banking services.
Our Services
The OOUTH Blood Bank offers a wide range of essential services, including:
1. Blood Collection and Donation
- Voluntary Blood Donation – Encouraging healthy individuals to donate and save lives.
- Replacement Donation – Allowing patients’ relatives or friends to donate blood for specific cases.
- Apheresis Donation – Specialized donation for plasma, platelets, or other blood components.
2. Blood Screening and Testing
- Comprehensive screening for infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and Syphilis.
- Blood typing and cross-matching to ensure compatibility.
- Advanced testing for rare blood types and antibodies.
3. Blood Storage and Preservation
- Refrigerated whole blood storage for emergency use.
- Platelet storage systems to maintain viability.
- Plasma freezing technology for extended storage and future use.
4. Blood Transfusion Services
- Safe and efficient blood transfusion for surgeries, accident victims, anemic patients, and maternal cases.
- Expert medical oversight to minimize transfusion reactions and complications.
- Specialized transfusion support for neonatal and pediatric patients.
Why Donate Blood?
Donating blood is one of the most selfless acts of kindness.
When you donate blood, you:
- Save lives – Just one donation can help multiple patients.
- Improve your health – Regular donors may experience better cardiovascular health.
- Support medical emergencies – Your donation ensures that hospitals remain prepared for crises.
- Help patients with chronic conditions – People with sickle cell disease, leukemia, and other illnesses rely on regular transfusions.
By donating blood at OOUTH, you contribute to a healthier and stronger community.
How to Donate Blood
Becoming a blood donor is simple and rewarding.
Here’s how you can do it:
Eligibility Requirements
To donate blood, you must:
- Be between 18 and 65 years old.
- Weigh at least 50kg.
- Be in good health with no recent illnesses.
- Have a normal haemoglobin level.
- Not be on medication that may affect donation eligibility.
Donation Process
- Registration & Screening – Complete a short health questionnaire and undergo a simple medical check.
- Donation – A safe and painless procedure lasting about 10-15 minutes.
- Post-Donation Rest – Enjoy light refreshments while our team monitors you for a short period.
- Certificate of Appreciation – As a token of our gratitude, we recognize our donors for their life-saving contributions.
You can walk into the OOUTH Blood Bank anytime during our operating hours to donate.
Safety Measures at the Blood Bank
We adhere to the strictest safety protocols to ensure that every unit of blood collected and transfused is safe:
- 100% voluntary blood donation to prevent the risk of contaminated donations.
- Rigorous testing and screening before any blood is used for transfusion.
- Proper storage techniques to maintain the integrity and quality of blood products.
- Strict donor confidentiality and ethical handling of all blood donations.
Blood Donation Drives
OOUTH collaborates with organizations, schools, and community groups to organize blood donation drives. These initiatives help maintain an adequate blood supply and promote a culture of voluntary donation.
If your company, school, or religious group would like to host a blood donation drive, kindly reach out to us. Together, we can save more lives!
Contact Us
For blood donation inquiries, transfusion services, or to schedule a donation drive, please contact us:
📍 OOUTH Blood Bank, Sagamu
📞 Phone: +234-8163701056
📧 Email: bloodbank@oouth.com