SDM Blood Bank, located at SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, is a specialized transfusion-medicine facility serving both hospital patients and people from outside the hospital who require blood or blood components. Established in 2004, the blood bank has developed advanced facilities for blood collection, component separation, testing and storage.

The centre provides services including whole blood and component collection, PRBC, FFP, platelets, cryoprecipitate, plateletpheresis (SDP), blood grouping, cross-matching and testing for transfusion-transmitted diseases. It also performs specialized tests such as DCT, ICT, antibody screening and Rh titre testing, supported by modern laboratory technology.

The blood bank operates 24×7 for emergencies, making it an important healthcare support facility for patients requiring urgent transfusions. It also conducts voluntary blood donation camps and supports the wider community by helping maintain access to safe and reliable blood supplies.