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Types of Blood Bag

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10 min. read
Sep 5, 2026
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Dolphin Pharmaceutical offers variety of blood collection systems based on the multiple component requirement and shelf life of Red Blood cells. The transfusion system range has Single Blood Bag (SBB), Double Blood Bag (DBB), Triple Blood Bag (TBB), Quadruple Blood Bag (QBB)with/without inline filter for Leukocytes removal, Quintuple Blood Bag (PBB) systems with inline filter for Leukocytes removal, Human Umbilical Cord Blood Bag, Paediatric Bag (100ml) and ACD Bag.

Blood transfusions are an important part of haematological care where in whole blood and its components are transfused from one person (donor) into another person’s bloodstream (recipient).

Types Blood Collection Bag

• Single Blood Bags

• Double Blood Bags

• Triple CPDA-1 and CPD/SAGM

• Quadruple CPDA-1 and CPD/SAGM

• Top and Bottom Quadruple Blood Bag

• Transfer Bag

• Pediatric Blood Bag System

Single Blood Bag

For the collection of whole blood, storage, and transfusion of the single blood components. The primary bag contains CPDA-1 anticoagulant solution.

Shelf life of Whole Blood/RBC – 35 days

Single Blood Bag for collection and storage of whole blood.

• Available in : 350 ml and 450ml

Double Blood Bag

Whole double blood collection and separation of two different blood components.

Double Blood Bag for collection of whole blood further separated into : Red Blood Cell (RBC) and Plasma.

• Available in 350ml + 300ml and 450ml + 300ml

Triple Blood Bag

Triple CPDA-1 and CPD/SAGM

Triple Blood Bag for collection of whole blood further separated into : Red Blood Cell (RBC), Plasma and Platelets.

• Available in 350ml x 2 + 300ml, 450ml x 2 + 300ml

Quadruple Blood Bag

Quadruple CPD-SAGM

Quadruple Blood Bag with Leuko-depletion filter in top-top configuration for: Plasma, Platelets, Leuko-depleted Red Blood Cell.

• Available in 350ml x 2 + 300ml x 2, 450ml x 2 + 300ml x 2

Top & Bottom Triple Blood Bag

Top and Bottom Triple Blood Bag for —leuko-reduced red blood cells, leuko-reduced plasma.

The primary bag contains a CPD anticoagulant solution, and one satellite bag contains a SAGM additive solution for red blood cell preservation.

• Available in 350ml x 2 + 300ml, 450ml x 2 + 300ml

Top and Bottom Quadruple Blood Bag

Top and Bottom Quadruple Blood Bag for—leuko-reduced red blood cells, leuko-reduced plasma, and leuko-reduced Platelets.

The primary bag contains a CPD anticoagulant solution, and one satellite bag contains a SAGM additive solution for red blood cell preservation.

• Available in 350ml x 2 + 300ml x 2 , 450ml x 2 + 300ml x 2

Transfer Bag

The transfer bag is available in 300ml. It is designed for the transfer of blood and its components from whole blood.

Pediatric Blood Collection Bag

The Pediatric Blood Collection Bag is Single collection line with one 16 G needle with safety guard and clamp.

21ml Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine Anti-coagulant Solution

Volume : 100ml

Umbilical Cord Blood Bag (Human)

Single collection line with 16G needle having safety guard and clamp

21ml Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine Anti-coagulant Solution

Volume : 150ml

ACD Bag

Acid Citrate Dextrose as Anti-Coagulant

Used in Apheresis

Volume : 500ml

Advantages of Blood Collection Bags

• Safe blood collection: Designed for controlled and hygienic collection of donated blood.

• Sterile system: Helps minimize the risk of contamination during collection, storage, and transfusion.

• Component separation: Multi-bag systems allow whole blood to be separated into components such as red blood cells, plasma, and platelets.

• Better storage: Appropriate anticoagulant and preservative systems help maintain blood and blood components during their specified storage period.

• Closed-system handling: Supports safer processing and transfer of blood components while reducing exposure to the external environment.

• Efficient blood utilization: Component-based systems can help healthcare facilities provide different blood components to patients according to clinical requirements.

• Different configurations: Single, Double, Triple, Quadruple, Top & Bottom, Pediatric, and filtered systems are available for different applications.

• Convenient processing: Integrated tubing and connected bags can simplify blood-component processing and reduce unnecessary handling.

• Suitable for blood banks: Designed to support standardized collection, processing, storage, and transfusion workflows.