How do the new blood screening systems improve safety?

The NAAT system detects viral RNA/DNA with high sensitivity, reducing the window period for infections like HIV, Hepatitis B, and C. The automated TTI system provides a dual layer of safety against transfusion-transmitted infections.

What is the new testing turnaround time for blood at AIIMS-Mangalagiri?

The new automated TTI screening system reduces the testing turnaround time to approximately 30 minutes, a significant improvement from the previous five to eight hours.

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Andhra Pradesh Blood Transfusion Gets Advanced Upgrade

Q: What new technologies were launched at AIIMS-Mangalagiri for blood safety?

AIIMS-Mangalagiri launched the Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing System (NAAT/NATS) and an Advanced Automated Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTI) Screening System.

4 Apr

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Summary

New tech ensures fastest access to safe blood.
NAAT system detects infections with high sensitivity.
Testing time reduced from hours to just 30 minutes.

Andhra Pradesh Blood Transfusion Gets Advanced Upgrade

AIIMS-Mangalagiri launched two cutting-edge healthcare technologies aimed at revolutionizing blood transfusion safety in Andhra Pradesh and surrounding states. These include the Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing System (NAAT/NATS) and an Advanced Automated Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTI) Screening System.

The NAAT system, costing approximately ₹1.73 crore, offers high sensitivity in detecting viral RNA/DNA, thus identifying infections like HIV, Hepatitis B, and C much earlier. This significantly shortens the diagnostic window period compared to previous methods.