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 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:01:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/ http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4630-The-Reputation-button&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:38:42 GMT Hi Cliff,

Not sure where I should post this. The reputation button pops up behind the member's post, and can hardly be seen. Please ask the IT wizard to help.

Thank you.

Liz ]]> Polls Liz http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4630-The-Reputation-button http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4629-Kleihauer-Betke-test-kits&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:24:33 GMT Hello, I need to find a new source for a Kleihauer-Betke test kits. If you can include the web site many thanks.:cool: Hello, I need to find a new source for a Kleihauer-Betke test kits. If you can include the web site many thanks.:cool: ]]> All other topics michaelphipps http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4629-Kleihauer-Betke-test-kits http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4628-Resulting-antigen-typing-on-the-second-unit-of-a-double-red-cell-collection-from-results-obtained-from-first-unit&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:44:15 GMT My staff has asked a question that has stumped me. :-) We have been getting both units of a double red cell collection. When you antigen type one... My staff has asked a question that has stumped me. :-) We have been getting both units of a double red cell collection. When you antigen type one unit of a double red cell collection can you use the results obtained for the other unit or do you have to repeat the testing on an integral sample from the second unit.

Part of me says that when we do donor testing on the donor specimen collected at the time of donation, we use these results to release both units of a double red cell collection.

Part of me says that even though they share the same unit number, they both should be tested separately using an integral segment obtained from each unit at time of testing.

I am leaning towards having each unit tested, as I would still require a x-match be performed from an integral segment from both units and I retype of both units.

What say you? ]]> Transfusion Services conwaysbb http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4628-Resulting-antigen-typing-on-the-second-unit-of-a-double-red-cell-collection-from-results-obtained-from-first-unit http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4627-Complement-control-cells&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:57:09 GMT Is anyone using a complement-coated control cell to check the rectivity of your polyspecific AHG? We currently use our Coombs control cell... Is anyone using a complement-coated control cell to check the rectivity of your polyspecific AHG? We currently use our Coombs control cell (IgG-coated) for a positive control and a screening cell as a negative control, but wonder if we should be checking the C3 reactivity as well. We do not use a monospecific C3 AHG beacuse there is only one commercially available control cell and our volume does not justify a standing order or the tedious process of preparing control cells. ]]> Transfusion Services kdavis http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4627-Complement-control-cells http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4626-Previously-demonstrating-antibodies&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:20:51 GMT Is it important to prove if a previously demonstrating antibody is still demonstrating? Should a rule out of this antibody be done?. Does it even... Is it important to prove if a previously demonstrating antibody is still demonstrating? Should a rule out of this antibody be done?. Does it even matter because you have to give antigen negative for previously demonstrating antibodies anyway? The antibody is a big C, patient is 56. If anyone can provide me with literature that references this that would be so great!!! :clap: ]]> Transfusion Services Mindy Dennis http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4626-Previously-demonstrating-antibodies http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4625-ABO-amp-RH-type-for-Platelet-recipients&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:13:05 GMT How often does the AABB and or the CAP require we retype patients receiving platelets? Our current policy (inpatients only) states that as long as we... How often does the AABB and or the CAP require we retype patients receiving platelets? Our current policy (inpatients only) states that as long as we have a ABO & RH on the current billing number that we do not have to repeat the testing when providing platelets. When dealing with outpatients our policy is that they be redrawn for an ABO & RH on each admission requiring a platelet transfusion. A problem recently came up because our Cancer Treatment center gives outpatients a series billing number that is good for a week. Recently a patient came in early one week and returned that Friday. Since this is technically an out patient we requested a redraw as per our policy. This caused some disagreement between that blood bank and the Nursing staff, they insisted that the billing number was the same and didn't want to redraw the patient. So now we are reviewing ourpolicy. Any input would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks ]]> Accrediting Agencies Tony R http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4625-ABO-amp-RH-type-for-Platelet-recipients http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4624-Thanks-Button.&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:23:17 GMT I, personally, miss the "Thanks" button immensely.

I like to be able to show my appreciation to those who have made a salient point or who have educated me.

Do you agree?

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: ]]> Polls Malcolm Needs http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4624-Thanks-Button. http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4623-ISBT-128-for-codabar-18451&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:41:36 GMT I haven't been able to find the corresponding ISBT 128 code for this codabar product code 18451. It is for Plasma, Frozen within 24 hours after Phlebotomy, from ACD-A. We just recently began receiving it from our local American Red Cross supplier. Can anyone help?:confused: ]]> ISBT 128 donde http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4623-ISBT-128-for-codabar-18451 http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4622-Larry-Smrz&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:39:59 GMT It is with great sadness that I report that blood banker Larry Smrz passed away over the weekend. There is very little informaiton available at this... It is with great sadness that I report that blood banker Larry Smrz passed away over the weekend. There is very little informaiton available at this time, but I thought that Larry's friends on BloodBankTalk would want to know.

http://hosting-tributes-24789.tribut...-Smrz-89295193 ]]> Hot topics heathervaught http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4622-Larry-Smrz http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4621-Server-Validation&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:05:19 GMT We are due to replace our computer server and I need to write a validation plan etc. What would be the main things I would need to consider, I have... We are due to replace our computer server and I need to write a validation plan etc. What would be the main things I would need to consider, I have the following:

1. Check no corruption to traceability data and historical records
2. Check interfaces/ printing etc
3. Check compatibility rules
4. check special interest/warning flags are ok
5. Check stock entry/returns
6. Check input of results
7.Check password access levels for various activities/restrictions.

What other things would I need to considr, not only from the blood bank point of view- but Pathology/IT aspects too?

Many thanks! ]]> Computer Systems RR1 http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4621-Server-Validation http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4620-Using-Checklists&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:43:09 GMT I am just trying to find out how folks really feel about using checklists in the lab for all key functions, e.g Routine grouping areas, crossmatching... I am just trying to find out how folks really feel about using checklists in the lab for all key functions, e.g Routine grouping areas, crossmatching bench, 'other miscellaneous' tasks. We have recently introduced new ones to cover things which tended to get overlooked but are actually very important to a well functioning lab, but these are seen to be onerous to staff trying to use them.

What sort of tasks do you add to your checklists- and how do you assign responsibilities to completing these?

I am especially interested in following:daily review of incidents, recall/ quarantine events, inputting referred sample reports, checking antibody panels, checking QC logs/ equipment maintenance logs etc...what some people would call peripheral lab tasks.

thanks! ]]> Quality RR1 http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4620-Using-Checklists http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4619-Introduction&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:21:48 GMT Good morning all,

I'm a fairly recent graduate (less than a year) currently working in the blood bank of a level 1 trauma hospital in the southeastern US. I work 7pm-7am and during our slow periods I've taken to browsing this forum and a few other BB sites in an effort to increase my blood banking knowledge. I've already learned a lot and look forward to learning more.

:):) ]]> Introductions Generic http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4619-Introduction http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4616-A-guess-about-Del-and-G-antigen&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:34:42 GMT I have read some paper about Del , it appears more than 90% in r'r phenotype cells.
We all know the G antigen, it is the joint antigen of D and C antigen.
So, I have a question: Does the Del is in real a G antigen?:):):) ]]> Immunohematology Reference Laboratories shily http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4616-A-guess-about-Del-and-G-antigen http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4615-Swing-out-rotor-for-serologic-testing&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:50:17 GMT Our lab just purchased 3 Helmer EBA 21 centrifuges, with swing-out style rotor for 12 x 75 tubes rather than fixed angle. We currently use some aging... Our lab just purchased 3 Helmer EBA 21 centrifuges, with swing-out style rotor for 12 x 75 tubes rather than fixed angle. We currently use some aging Serofuges - - we are used to seeing our cell button toward the side of the tube. The new fangled ones have the button lower in the tube, almost on the bottom. Is this an issue, or just something we need to adjust to??:confused:

Thanks for any input! ]]> Equipment Byfaith http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4615-Swing-out-rotor-for-serologic-testing http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4614-Technical-Agreements-SLAs&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:35:49 GMT Just wondering to what extent folks are drafting agreements or shared SOPs with other departments within the hospital. I am particularly finding it... Just wondering to what extent folks are drafting agreements or shared SOPs with other departments within the hospital. I am particularly finding it difficult to convince senior manager that there also be one with the hospital IT department to clarify arrangements, - but this is probably a losing battle.

Any ideas??

Thanks! ]]> Quality RR1 http://www.bloodbanktalk.com/forum/showthread.php?4614-Technical-Agreements-SLAs