BLOOD BANK LAWS
committed to providing quality life-saving
INTRODUCTION
• The utilization, transfer, and
processing of blood in the Philippines
are regulated by two (2) important
laws: R.A. 7719 and R.A. 1517.
• Philippine National Red Cross (PRC)
• Philippine Blood coordinating Council
(PBCC)
HISTORY
• National Association of the Red
Cross on February 17, 1899
(Apolinario Mabini)
• President: Mrs. Hilario del Rosario
de Aguinaldo
• August 1900, Filipino Red Cross
Society was recognized during the
Filipino-American War.
• Red Cross was organized at the
Ayuntamiento
• 1934, establishment of an
independent Philippine Red Cross
• WWII, Dr. Horacio Yanzon (1st
Filipino Red Cross manager)
• March 22, 1947, Pres. Manuel Roxas
signed R.A. No. 95 and appointed
Mrs. Aurora Aragon Quezon as
chairman.
• PRC was recognized in 1947 / April
15, PRC was inaugurated in
Malacañang Palace.
• PRC celebrated its 50th anniversary
on April 15, 1997
• Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed
R.A. 10072
PHILIPPINE RED CROSS (PRC)
A non-profit humanitarian organization and a
member of the International Red Cross and
Red Crescent Movement. It was established
in 1947 and has become the premier
humanitarian organization in the country,
services that protect the life and dignity,
especially of indigent Filipinos in vulnerable
situations.
Blood Services: The National Blood
Services of the PRC delivers adequate, safe,
and quality blood supply accessible at all
times to the most vulnerable.
• Disaster Management Services
• Safety Services
• Health Services
• Social Services
• Red Cross Youth and Volunteer
Services
Philippine Blood Coordinating Council
(PBCC)
A professional, multi-sectoral, dynamic, and
innovative organization committed to
promoting voluntary blood donation,
providing safe quality blood, and advocating
for the rational use of blood products.
• To disseminate correct information to
the public, including children,
regarding the benefits and
advantages of voluntary blood
donation.
• They motivate different sectors of
society to donate blood voluntarily to
ensure safer transfusion and
discourage the paid system.
• Educate medical and paramedical
personnel regarding the proper
utilization of blood.
• Promote the use of blood component
therapy to utilize blood to the fullest.
• Improve blood banking procedures
and policies.
• Promote the interchange of concepts
and experiences in blood banking
and transfusion.
 • Foster participation in international • To regulate and ensure the safety of
activities in blood banking and all activities related to the collection,
transfusion. storage and banking of blood.
• To require upgrading of blood
The goal is to improve the overall quality
banks/centers to include preventive
and safety of blood banking and
services and education to control
transfusion practices, and to foster
spread of blood transfusion
innovation in this field.
transmissible diseases.

R.A. No. 7719

Pertinent Laws on Blood Banking
National Blood Services Act of 1994
R.A. 1517
• To promote and encourage voluntary
An Act Regulating the Collection,
blood donation by the citizenry and to
Processing, and Sale of Human Blood and
instill public consciousness of the
the Establishment and operation of Blood
principle that blood donation is a
Banks and Blood Processing Laboratories.
humanitarian act.
• To lay down the legal principle that AO No. 36 series of 1994
the provision of blood for transfusion
Rules and Regulations Implementing
is a professional medical service and
Republic Act No. 7719
not a sale of a commodity.
• To provide for adequate, safe, AO No. 1 series of 1995
affordable and equitable distribution
of supply of blood and blood Creation of a National Voluntary Blood
products. Services Unit (NVBSU)
• To inform the public of the need for AO No. 17-A series of 1998
voluntary blood donation to curb the
hazards caused by the commercial Requirements and Procedures for License to
sale of blood. Operate a Blood Bank/Blood Center (BB/CC)
• To teach the benefits and rationale of in the Philippines
voluntary blood donation in the AO No. 2010-0001
existing health subjects of the formal
education system in all public and Policies and Guidelines for the Philippine
private schools, in the elementary, National Blood Services (PBS) and Blood
high school and college levels as well Services Networks (BS)
as the non-formal education system.
CLASSIFICATION OF BLOOD SERVICE
• To require all blood collection units
FACILITY (BSF)
and blood banks/centers to operate
on a non-profit basis. A. OWNERSHIP
• To establish scientific and
1. Government
professional standards for the
2. Private (for hospital-based BSF only)
operation of blood collection units
and blood banks/centers in the B. INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTER
Philippines.
1. Hospital-based
 2. Non-hospital-based (government
owned or PNRC-owned)
C. SERVICE CAPABILITY
• BLOOD STATION (BS)
• BLOOD COLLECTION UNIT (BCU)
• BCU/BS
• BLOOD BANK CENTER (BBC)
Blood Station (BS):
primarily serves as a basic blood collection
facility.
Key capabilities:
Blood Collection
• The BS collects blood donations from
voluntary donors.
• It ensures proper handling, labeling,
and storage of collected blood.
Donor Recruitment
• The BS actively promotes blood
donation within the community.
• It organizes blood drives and
encourages regular donors.
Basic Testing
• The BS performs basic tests such as
blood typing and screening for
infectious diseases.
• These tests help determine donor
eligibility and ensure safe blood
supply.
Storage and Distribution
• The collected blood is stored at the
BS.
• It may distribute blood to nearby
hospitals or higher-level blood banks.
Blood Collection Unit (BU) has specific
capabilities related to blood collection and
handling. Here's what a
BCU can do:
Blood Collection
• The BCU is responsible for collecting
blood donations from voluntary
donors.
• It ensures proper procedures for
blood collection, including donor
screening and phlebotomy.
Donor Recruitment and Education
• The BCU actively promotes blood
donation within the community.
• It educates potential donors about the
importance of blood donation and
encourages regular donations.
Basic Testing
• After collecting blood, the CU
performs basic tests such as blood
typing and screening for infectious
diseases.
• These tests help determine donor
eligibility and ensure the safety of the
collected blood.
Proper Handling and Storage
• The BCU ensures that collected
blood is properly labeled, stored, and
transported.
• It follows guidelines to maintain the
quality of blood components.
Coordination with Higher-Level Blood
Banks
• The BCU may collaborate with
higher-level blood banks or blood
centers for further processing and
distribution.
• It plays a crucial role in maintaining a
steady supply of safe blood for
transfusions.
BLOOD BANK CENTER
A specialized facility that plays a critical role
in the management of blood supply.
Key capabilities:
Blood Collection and Storage
• Blood banks collect blood donations
from voluntary donors.
• They ensure proper handling,
labeling, and storage of blood
components (such as whole blood,
red blood cells, plasma, and
platelets).
Blood Testing and Screening
• Blood banks perform extensive
testing on donated blood.
• This includes blood typing, screening
for infectious diseases (such as HIV,
hepatitis, and syphilis), and
compatibility testing.
Blood Component Separation
• Blood banks separate whole blood
into specific components (e.g., red
blood cells, plasma, and platelets).
• These components are used for
targeted treatments based on patient
needs.
Blood Transfusion Services
• Blood banks supply blood
components to hospitals and clinics.
• They ensure timely delivery of
compatible blood products for
patients undergoing surgeries,
trauma care, cancer treatment, and
other medical procedures.
Emergency Response
• Blood banks are crucial during
emergencies (natural disasters,
accidents, etc.).
• They maintain emergency blood
reserves and coordinate with
healthcare providers.
Quality Assurance and Safety
• Blood banks follow strict protocols to
ensure the safety and quality of blood
products.
• Regular inspections and adherence
to standards are essential.
Hospital Blood Bank (HBB), located within
a hospital, has specific capabilities related to
blood management and transfusion services.
Here are its key functions:
Blood Collection and Storage
• The HBB collects blood donations
from voluntary donors within the
hospital.
• It ensures proper handling, labeling,
and storage of blood components
(such as whole blood and red blood
cells).
Blood Testing and Compatibility
• The HBB performs essential tests,
including blood typing and screening
for infectious diseases.
• It conducts pre-transfusion
compatibility testing to ensure safe
blood transfusions.
Blood Transfusion Services
• The primary role of the HBB is to
provide blood components to patients
within the hospital.
• It supplies compatible blood products
for surgeries, trauma care, cancer
treatment, and other medical
procedures.
Emergency Response
 • During emergencies, the HBB plays a • Other donation types (such as
critical role in providing timely blood platelet or plasma donation) focus on
transfusions. specific components.
• It maintains emergency blood
LABORATORY TESTING
reserves for urgent cases.
• Several small test tubes of blood are
Quality Assurance and Safety
collected alongside the donation.
• The HBB adheres to strict protocols • These test tubes are sent to the lab
to ensure the safety and quality of for thorough testing.
blood products. • Tests include blood typing, screening
• Regular inspections and compliance for infectious diseases (such as HIV,
with standards are essential. hepatitis, and syphilis), and
compatibility testing.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
BLOOD DONATION
• The collected blood is kept on ice to
• Donor Registration and Health
maintain its quality.
Assessment:
• It is then transported to a blood center
• The blood donation process begins or processing facility.
with the donor registering at a blood
donation center.
• Donors provide their health history
and undergo a brief physical
assessment to ensure eligibility.
BLOOD COLLECTION
• During the actual donation, about 1
pint (approximately 450 milliliters) of
blood is collected from the donor.
• The collected blood is labeled with a
unique bar code.
COMPONENT SEPARATION (if
applicable):
Triple Bag showing separated blood
components
• If the donation is whole blood, it is
then separated into its components:
• Red Blood Cells: These carry
oxygen to organs and tissues.
• Plasma: The liquid portion of blood
that contains antibodies and helps
with clotting.
• Platelets: Essential for clot
formation.