Global Journal For Research Analysis (GJRA)

N. A. Vachhani; F. Y. Vanak; D. A. Detroja; D. K. Zalavadiya; R. R. Tarpara

Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017

MICROBIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF BLOOD COMPONENTS AT STAND ALONE BLOOD BANK

N. A. Vachhani, F. Y. Vanak, D. A. Detroja, D. K. Zalavadiya, R. R. Tarpara

Abstract :

Background: Blood transfusion is a potential source of infection by a variety of known and unknown transmissible agents. Transfusion-associated bacterial sepsis remains an important health-care concern. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and type of bacterial contamination in blood products, at the stand alone blood bank in Rajkot, Gujarat, INDIA. Methodology: A total of 300 units of screened blood components were randomly sampled following aseptic procedure. Samples were incubated at 37⁰c for up to 5 days in nutrient oth. Isolates were identified by standard microbiologic techniques. Results: Of the 300 samples collected between December 2016 and Feuary 2017, 18 (6%) samples showed growth. The contaminants were Coagulase Negative Staphylococci (CoNS) 15/18 (83.33%), Staphylococcus aureus 2/18 (11.11%) and Enterococcus sp.1/18 (5.56%). Conclusion: The study shows bacterial contamination and it is critical to improve hygiene precautions in order to minimize bacterial contamination and ensure patient safety. < clear="all" style="page-eak-before:always;mso-eak-type:section-eak" />