Department of Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion
About Us
UG · PG · Fellowships
- NABH accredited Blood Centre
- NMC recognized Department of Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion (IH & BT) running MD Transfusion Medicine programme.
- Dedicated facilities for Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant & Cryopreservation
- Recognized Centre for DNB practical examination.
Department Goals
- a. To provide safe blood & blood components to all patients by using modern techniques and state of the art equipment.
- b. To provide medical education for Undergraduate & Post Graduate students of Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College, Pune- 43.
- c. To train DMLT students, Nursing students etc, of the University.
- d. To conduct research & publish data in National & International journals. 5. To regularly conduct voluntary blood donation camps in and around Pune city.
Head of Department's Message
Welcome to the Department of Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion. We are dedicated to ensuring the uninterrupted provision of safe, high-quality blood and blood components. By cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art equipment, we maintain the highest global standards of transfusion safety. We regularly organize voluntary blood donation camps to bridge the gap between generous donors and patients in critical need.
As a premier academic institution, we take immense pride in shaping the future of healthcare. We provide rigorous, comprehensive medical education for our Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, ensuring they are well-versed in the latest advancements in transfusion medicine. Furthermore, we are deeply committed to building a highly skilled allied healthcare workforce by providing hands-on training to DMLT and Nursing students of the University.
Our clinical and educational endeavors are continuously enriched by our dedication to scientific advancement. We actively foster a culture of inquiry within the department, consistently conducting innovative research and publishing our findings in highly reputed national and international journals.
Courses Offered
MD Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion
Infrastructure
State-of-the-Art Facilities
The Blood Center is designed with both patient safety and donor comfort in mind.
Modern Blood Donation Room: A welcoming, hygienic space for walk-in donors, featuring thorough pre-donation counseling and medical check-ups.
Dedicated Component Separation & Storage: Temperature-controlled, monitored storage areas specifically designed for PRBCs, Platelets, FFP, and Cryoprecipitate.
Fully Automated TTI Testing Lab: Utilizing the BIORAD EVOLIS platform for 4th Generation ELISA testing. Every unit of blood is rigorously screened for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, and Malaria.
Advanced Cell Separation Apheresis Lab: Equipped with sophisticated apheresis machines for safe and efficient Single Donor Platelet (SDP) and stem cell harvesting.
Stem Cell Cryopreservation Lab: Specialized infrastructure to safely process and freeze hematopoietic stem cells for future transplantation
Modern Blood Donation Room: A welcoming, hygienic space for walk-in donors, featuring thorough pre-donation counseling and medical check-ups.
Dedicated Component Separation & Storage: Temperature-controlled, monitored storage areas specifically designed for PRBCs, Platelets, FFP, and Cryoprecipitate.
Fully Automated TTI Testing Lab: Utilizing the BIORAD EVOLIS platform for 4th Generation ELISA testing. Every unit of blood is rigorously screened for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, and Malaria.
Advanced Cell Separation Apheresis Lab: Equipped with sophisticated apheresis machines for safe and efficient Single Donor Platelet (SDP) and stem cell harvesting.
Stem Cell Cryopreservation Lab: Specialized infrastructure to safely process and freeze hematopoietic stem cells for future transplantation
Research and Publications
- 1. Edison DC, Biswas AK, Baranwal AK, Dimri U, Pawar AA, Sharma A, et al. An analysis of the awareness, mindset, and etiquette about blood donation among blood donors at a tertiary care center in Western Maharashtra: An observational study. Asian J Transfus Sci 2023.
- 2.Basnotra R, Philip J, Mallhi RS, Shrotriya A. Naturally Occurring Anti-D in a Male Blood Donor, Unresolved Mystery. Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion. 2024 Apr 25:1-4.
- 3. Behera, D., Mallhi, R.S., Philip, J. & Basnotra, R. A Case Report of Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Pancreatitis. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12288-024-01759-1
- 4. Edison DC, Philip J, Mallhi RS, Basnotra R, Pynadath V, Sane K. Severe amlodipine toxicity: A medical dilemma managed with therapeutic plasma exchange. Transfus Apher Sci. 2024 Aug;63(4):103958. doi: 10.1016/j.transci.2024.103958. Epub 2024 Jun 5. PMID: 38880037.
- 5. Sreethu Chand, R. S.Mallhi, Joseph Philip. Contact dermatitis to a topical formulation of heparin in a blood donor. Asian Journal of Transfusion Sciences. 2024 Feb; Volume 17 Issue 2.
- 6. Brinda Kakkar, Joseph Philip, R. S Mallhi. Comparative evaluation of rapid plasma reagin and ELISA with Trepodema Pallidum hemagglutination assay for the detection of syphilis in blood donors: A single centre experience. Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. 2024 Feb; Volume 2, Issue 18.
- 7. Basnotra, R., Philip, J., Mallhi, R.S. et al. Reducing On-Shelf Wastage of Fresh Frozen Plasma and Cryoprecipitate in a Tertiary Care Hospital Blood Centre: A Clinical Audit Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Method. Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12288-025-02123-7
- 8. Basnotra, R., Evaluating Anti-A and Anti-B Antibodies Titers in 'O' Blood Group Donors for Safe Transfusion Practices. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Review and Research 21/01/25
- 9. Edison DC, Impact of donor platelet count on product parameters in high-yield plateletpheresis: A comparative study. 1 September 2025., Medical Journal Armed Forces India
Extension Activities
Extension Activities
Central Animal House
Innovative Teaching Learning
Interactive training session with faculty & TerumoBCT Technical Expert conducting hands on training for the residents and technicians on Automated Blood Component Extractor (Archimede TerumoBCT)
Awards & Achievements
Dr. Dilna Christy Edison, Senior Resident, stood first in the MD Immunohematology & Blood Transfusion examination held by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik in Summer 2023.
Patient Services & Facilities
Blood & Component Supply (24/7)
We ensure 100% component separation from collected whole blood, maximizing the utility of every donation and providing targeted therapy for patients. Available products include:
- Concentrated Human Red Blood Corpuscles (PRBC)
- Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
- Random Donor Platelets (RDP)
- Single Donor Platelets (SDP / Platelet Apheresis)
- Cryoprecipitated Antihemophilic Factor
- Single Donor Plasma
Advanced Immunohematology Services
Equipped with the fully automated BIORAD IH-500 system, our immunohematology lab performs complex investigations to ensure perfect compatibility:
- Advanced Blood Grouping (including Neonatal) and Rh/Kell Phenotyping
- Direct and Indirect Antiglobulin Tests (DAT & IAT)
- Red Cell Antibody Screening, Identification, and Titration
- Specialized workups for Solid Organ Transplants and Cardiothoracic surgeries
- Investigations for Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN)
Therapeutic Apheresis & Exchange Procedures
We offer advanced therapeutic procedures to manage a variety of hematological, neurological, and immunological conditions:
- Exchange Procedures: Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Red Cell Exchange
- Depletion Procedures: Leukocytapheresis
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy: For patients requiring controlled blood volume reduction
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Services
Our department houses a specialized Hematopoietic Cell Collection, Processing, and Storage Centre to support bone marrow transplants and advanced cellular therapies. Services include:
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Collection
- Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (DLI) Collection
- Granulocyte Collection
Best Practices
Life-saving Therapeutic Apheresis Procedures performed in the ICU:
- Therapeutic Plasma Exchange for Guillain barre syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, Amlodipine poisoning, Acute liver failure, hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis, and cryoglobulinemia-induced vasculitis.
- Therapeutic Granulocyte collection for Chemotherapy/ Hematopoietic Stem cell transplant-induced Febrile Neutropenia.
- Therapeutic Leukocyte depletion for patients of CML in Blast crisis.
- Therapeutic Red cell exchange for Sickle cell crisis.
Landmark Peripheral Blood Stem cell harvests :
- Allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell harvest for a case of Relapsed B cell ALL.
- Autologous peripheral blood stem cell harvest for a case of Plasmablastic lymphoma.
- First pediatric peripheral blood stem cell harvest performed in an 11-month-old male child, which was used for his sibling, a 6-year-old suffering from Pre B cell ALL.
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