#06-5558 Accrd Manual V7 - COLA

IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY & TRANSFUSION SERVICESTS 66 RChecked for completeness and accuracy of the donor unit record?TS 67 RChecked against previous results of ABO group, Rh type and previously detected antibodies for any discrepancy?Units for ReissueTS 68 RAre there readily accessible written procedures in effect that detail criteria for the suitability of blood and bloodcomponents for reissue?The procedure should specify that blood that has been returned to the blood bank or transfusion serviceshall not be reissued unless the following conditions have been observed:• The container closure has not been disturbed.• The blood has not been allowed to warm above 10 C or cool below 1 C during shipping or transportation.• The records indicate that the blood has been reissued, and that it has been inspected prior to reissue.• At least one sealed segment of integral donor tubing has remained attached to the container. Removedsegments may be reattached by confirming that the tubing identification number on both the removedsegment(s) and the container are identical.TS 69 RDoes documentation verify that the unit was maintained at the proper temperature at all times or returned tothe lab within 30 minutes?Units should not be warmed above 10 degrees C. or cooled below 1 degree C.Prior to reissue, are returned units of blood and blood components inspected to verify that:TS 70 RThe seal remains unbroken and sterility of the unit has been maintained?TS 71 RAt least one segment is still attached?Transfusion ReactionsTS 72 RAre there readily accessible written procedures in effect that detail the protocol for investigation of suspectedadverse transfusion reactions?TS 73 RAre blood specimens of each donor and recipient retained in accordance with written procedures for at least 7days after transfusion to facilitate follow-up of all suspected adverse transfusion reactions?TS 74 EAre all suspected adverse transfusion reactions promptly and thoroughly investigated by the appropriate individualsand are the investigation documented?Immediate reactions determined to be due to allergic reactions or circulatory overload do not require furtherinvestigation.74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT COLA PHONE 800.981.9883 | FAX 410.381.8611 | ON-LINE www.cola.org