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Research Paper | Health and Medical Sciences | Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026 | Pages: 926 - 929 | India
Turnaround Time Analysis of Pre-Transfusion Testing and Blood Component Issue at a Tertiary Care Blood Storage Unit: A Retrospective Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Turnaround time (TAT) is an important quality indicator in transfusion medicine and reflects the efficiency of pre-transfusion testing and blood component issue. Timely availability of compatible blood components is essential for safe and effective patient care. Objective: To evaluate the turnaround time of ABO and Rh(D) blood grouping, compatibility testing, and blood component issue at a tertiary care blood storage unit and to identify opportunities for workflow improvement. Materials and Methods: This retrospective observational study was conducted in the Blood Centre RUHS Hospital attached GOVT, RDBP Jaipuria Hospital ,Jaipur from January to June 2026. A total of 2,700 blood requisitions were analyzed. ABO and Rh(D) blood grouping was performed using the conventional tube technique, while compatibility testing was performed using the Indirect Antiglobulin Test (IAT). Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) was performed whenever indicated according to departmental protocol. Data regarding patient demographics, clinical department, blood component requested, and pre-transfusion testing times were collected from blood storage unit registers and laboratory records. Results: The mean turnaround time for ABO and Rh(D) blood grouping was 10 minutes, while compatibility testing required a mean of 35 minutes. The overall laboratory TAT, defined as the time from receipt of the patient sample to completion of pre-transfusion compatibility testing, was 45 minutes. Male patients constituted 70% of the study population and female patients 30%. Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) were the most frequently requested component, followed by Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) and Random Donor Platelets (RDP). Conclusion: The blood storage unit maintained an efficient pre-transfusion testing workflow, with an overall mean laboratory TAT of 45 minutes. Regular TAT monitoring, standardized testing procedures, appropriate inventory management, and continuous workflow optimization can support timely availability of compatible blood components and improve transfusion service quality.
Keywords: Turnaround Time, Blood Centre, Transfusion Medicine, Blood Grouping, Crossmatch, Blood Components, Quality Indicators, Immunohematology, Patient Safety, Workflow Efficiency
How to Cite?: Dr. Jagriti Bhagora, Dr. Anshul Bansal, Dr. Jay Prakash Singh, Dr. Muskan Chaudhary, "Turnaround Time Analysis of Pre-Transfusion Testing and Blood Component Issue at a Tertiary Care Blood Storage Unit: A Retrospective Observational Study", Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 926-929, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26813103553, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26813103553