Which DOH hospital level requires the presence of a Blood Bank?

• A. Level 0
• B. Level 1
• C. Level 2
• D. Level 3

Answer: (D)

The need for a Blood Bank goes with providing advanced, 24/7 tertiary care. A Blood Bank is where blood is collected, tested for compatibility and infectious risks, typed, stored properly, and issued for transfusions. It supports major surgeries, trauma care, obstetric emergencies, and other critical situations that require blood products, all of which are central to Level 3 hospitals. Level 3 facilities are designed to deliver comprehensive, high-level care around the clock, so having an on-site Blood Bank is required. Lower-level hospitals typically don’t carry a full Blood Bank and instead coordinate with external blood services for transfusion needs.