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Through this line, you receive healthy blood. The procedure usually takes 1 to 4 hours. The time depends on how much blood you need and what part of the blood you receive. During the blood transfusion, a nurse carefully watches you, especially for the first 15 minutes. This is when allergic reactions are most likely to occur. The nurse continues to watch you during the rest of the procedure as well.
The type of blood used in the transfusion has to be compatible with your blood type. Otherwise, antibodies (a type of protein) in your blood might attack the transfused blood and make you sick. More on Transfusions. Transfusions usually happen in a hospital. Sometimes transfusions are done in doctorsâ offices, outpatient clinics, or even the patientâs home. Red blood cell transfusions can take up to four hours. Transfusions of other blood components, such as platelets and plasma, may take less time. After the transfusion, you might feel some soreness or have some bruising in the area where the IV line was inserted.