Emergency Blood — Urgent Blood Requests
Need blood urgently? Reach nearby emergency blood donors fast and mobilise help within minutes.
What to do in a blood emergency
Call 108 for an emergency ambulance and inform the hospital blood bank immediately. Provide the patient's blood group and the number of units needed. In parallel, post an urgent blood request on TAL Blood Aid to alert nearby voluntary donors right away.
Reaching emergency blood donors
When you mark a request as urgent, TAL Blood Aid prioritises donors closest to the hospital. O- (the universal red-cell donor) is used first when the patient's blood type is unknown, so O- donors are especially critical in emergencies.
Find blood banks with stock
Use the eRaktKosh portal to locate blood banks near the hospital and check which have your required type in stock, so you can move quickly.
Find Blood Donors by Blood Group
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get blood in an emergency?
- Call 108 for an ambulance, notify the hospital blood bank, and post an urgent request on TAL Blood Aid to alert nearby donors. Check eRaktKosh for blood banks with available stock.
- Which blood type is used in emergencies?
- O-negative is the universal red-cell donor and is used first when the patient's blood type is unknown, which is why O- donors are vital in emergencies.
- How fast can I reach a donor?
- Urgent requests are prioritised to donors nearest the hospital, so a compatible donor can often be reached within minutes of posting.