http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/ Blood Bank Talk, blood, blood bank, bloodbank, forum, blood donor, donor, SBB, donation, immunohematology, antisera, red cell, ISBT, ISBT 128, quality, quality control, computer, reference, transfusion, transfusion service, recruitment, donor recruitment, job, blood bank job, bloodbank job en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:26:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/ http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4613-Revised-MHRA-Inspection-Manuals&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:57:59 GMT Below is a link to what MHRA inspectors are now getting trained on for inspecting blood establishments, there is also a the manual gives valuable... Below is a link to what MHRA inspectors are now getting trained on for inspecting blood establishments, there is also a the manual gives valuable information and guidance on the structure of documents related to quality management systems. The content of this manual will therefore by included in the EU co-funded project on developing common criteria and standards for the inspection of blood establishments.


http://www.gaelcommunity.com/blogs/q...n-manuals.aspx ]]> Quality Gregor http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4613-Revised-MHRA-Inspection-Manuals http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4612-Revised-MHRA-Inspection-Manuals&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:49:00 GMT Below is a link to what MHRA inspectors are now getting trained on for inspecting blood establishments, there is also a the manual gives valuable... Below is a link to what MHRA inspectors are now getting trained on for inspecting blood establishments, there is also a the manual gives valuable information and guidance on the structure of documents related to quality management systems. The content of this manual will therefore by included in the EU co-funded project on developing common criteria and standards for the inspection of blood establishments.


http://www.gaelcommunity.com/blogs/q...n-manuals.aspx ]]> Quality Gregor http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4612-Revised-MHRA-Inspection-Manuals http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4611-Age-limit-for-automated-donors&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:34:22 GMT Hello everyone:)
I realize in most states donors have to be at least 17 to donate blood. Does your facility's have an upper age limit for new automated donors? We have the Trima, Amicus and Auto-C. I have looked in standards, AABB Technical manual, Internet, etc. There is a discussion at my facility about this. We are getting donors coming in that are 70 and above expecting to donate pheresis, with a vein that will not handle the pressure. When we suggest they are best for whole blood they are disappointed:frown:, even though we explain they are helping save 3 lives. Any input would be appreciated. :) Thank you. ]]> Donor Recruitment jbattani http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4611-Age-limit-for-automated-donors http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4610-quot-antigram-quot-versus-quot-anagram-quot&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:34:20 GMT When refering to commercial panel sheets, which is the appropriate term? :p When refering to commercial panel sheets, which is the appropriate term?

:p ]]> Immunohematology Reference Laboratories harrisonka http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4610-quot-antigram-quot-versus-quot-anagram-quot http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4609-Partial-D&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:42:25 GMT I have an academic question to post. Does anyone know if the low incidence antigens (ex. BARC, FPTT, TAR) that are associated with partial D are... I have an academic question to post. Does anyone know if the low incidence antigens (ex. BARC, FPTT, TAR) that are associated with partial D are located on the Rh protein? Are they neo antigens that are formed as a result of the gene mutations in partial D's ? ]]> Education Jaime http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4609-Partial-D http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4608-Supply-of-DNA-for-rare-antigens&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:37:48 GMT Does anyone know where you could begin searching to obtain a tube of blood from donors with rare antigens? We would like to start cell cultures to... Does anyone know where you could begin searching to obtain a tube of blood from donors with rare antigens? We would like to start cell cultures to have a supply of rare antigens to QC molecular testing.
Thanks in advance for any advice.:confused: ]]> Quality Jaime http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4608-Supply-of-DNA-for-rare-antigens http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4607-Anti-D-present-with-and-negative-Medical-History&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:51:00 GMT A D - lady presently pregnant with history of one previous delivery of a D- baby, developed anti- C post delivery. Now 4 years later we see she has... A D - lady presently pregnant with history of one previous delivery of a D- baby, developed anti- C post delivery. Now 4 years later we see she has anti-D. The titer of her antibodies was 8, 4 months ago, is now 2.
She has not yet recieved RhIg for this pregnancy.
So what happened ? why the +1 for anti-D (she has +2 for the C)??

thanks
Liz ]]> Case Studies Liz http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4607-Anti-D-present-with-and-negative-Medical-History http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4606-Can-I-charge-for-a-RedCell-LeukoReduced-P9016-even-though-just-a-Packed-RedCell-P9021-is-ordered&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:46:33 GMT Our blood supplier only sends leukoreduced Packed cells. If we write a reflex policy that informs the doctors that an order for Packed Red Cells will... Our blood supplier only sends leukoreduced Packed cells. If we write a reflex policy that informs the doctors that an order for Packed Red Cells will be charged as a Packed Red Cells-Leukoreduced- is that legit? ]]> Billing AFiddler http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4606-Can-I-charge-for-a-RedCell-LeukoReduced-P9016-even-though-just-a-Packed-RedCell-P9021-is-ordered http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4605-Prospective-follow-up-on-mothers-donors-of-umbilical-cord-blood-units&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:34:06 GMT Hi, I was wondering if any one in the cord blood banking biz is requiring follow up on medical hisotry/status of mothers/donors of cord blood... Hi,

I was wondering if any one in the cord blood banking biz is requiring follow up on medical hisotry/status of mothers/donors of cord blood units? Thanks in advance for your response.
Sarah ]]> Tissue, stem cells and bone marrow Sarah Dickerson http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4605-Prospective-follow-up-on-mothers-donors-of-umbilical-cord-blood-units http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4604-ABO-discrepancy-SOP&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:46:59 GMT Hello All! I currently work at an IRL to be in the midwest. We have a current ABO discrepancy SOP, but to be quite honest it needs some work. I... Hello All!
I currently work at an IRL to be in the midwest. We have a current ABO discrepancy SOP, but to be quite honest it needs some work. I was hoping I could locate a couple of GREAT SOPs, and I know you guys have them, so I can start reworking our unorganized, confusing mess....
Thanks! ]]> Education Lindz82 http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4604-ABO-discrepancy-SOP http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4603-ABO-Mistypes&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:03:20 GMT Recently my facility ahs had an increased number of ABO mistypes. We have had 10 for the year. For the most part the tech that is responsible for the... Recently my facility ahs had an increased number of ABO mistypes. We have had 10 for the year. For the most part the tech that is responsible for the mistype catches it anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour after. They call the floor to notify that there is a change in results. I have been writing an occurrence for this even if they catch it themselves. My question is am I being to strict? If they catch it themselves should I not write the occurence? What about cGMP? What is an acceptable number of ABO errors? Thanks for any imput you can provide. :confused: ]]> Transfusion Services Mindy Dennis http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4603-ABO-Mistypes http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4602-platelet-swirl&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:21:49 GMT Since lack of platelet swirl is associated with decreased platelet viability, I'm curious how many check for platelet swirl before issuing platelets? If so, how do you document this check and do you discard those which do not demonstrate swirling? We only purchase SDPL's and pre-pooled LR platelets, but some do not demonstrate swirling. ]]> Transfusion Services suhu http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4602-platelet-swirl http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4601-Cerner-Millenium-and-Bridge&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:52:55 GMT We are a Cerner Millenium system and I just heard about the Bridge product that can be used on Cerner for tranfusion related documentation. Does... We are a Cerner Millenium system and I just heard about the Bridge product that can be used on Cerner for tranfusion related documentation. Does anyone have experience with this program; if so, how do you feel about it? Is it a good system, what problems have you seen, etc? ]]> Computer Systems shelleyk482 http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4601-Cerner-Millenium-and-Bridge http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4600-Belmont-Rapid-Infuser&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:07:52 GMT Blood Bankers, My pathologist asked me to see if anyone is using or has any experience with a Belmont Rapid Infuser. Apparently our trauma... Blood Bankers,

My pathologist asked me to see if anyone is using or has any experience with a Belmont Rapid Infuser. Apparently our trauma surgeons approached him about acquiring the device. I have a brochure from the distributor but I cannot find a specific model number or product code or name, just "Rapid Infuser".

I'd be interested in any and all opinions -- good and bad -- about the device.

Thanks,

Randy ]]> Equipment yiams http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4600-Belmont-Rapid-Infuser http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4599-Unit-Type-Confirmations-on-the-ECHO&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:35:27 GMT For those of you performing unit type confirmations on the ECHO, are you experiencing alot of probe clot detected errors? If you are not having... For those of you performing unit type confirmations on the ECHO, are you experiencing alot of probe clot detected errors?

If you are not having clot detection issues, how are you processing/preparing the samples for testing.

Thanks,

Brian Lipkin MT(ASCP)
Blood Bank Supervisor ]]> Equipment BLipkin http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4599-Unit-Type-Confirmations-on-the-ECHO