Electronic Issue is the process whereby blood is issued to a patient without crossmatching thus creating a large time saving for urgent and theatre cases. For EI to be applied, certain strict criteria must be met.
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EDTA (Crossmatch)
ID
12703
Availability
Daily (available 24/7)
Additional Information
EI is usually allowed when a patient has had a recent G&S sample with a negative antibody screen. Major patient groups excluded from EI include those with clinically significant antibodies, sickle cell disease, positive DCT’s, post allo bone marrow / stem.
Collection Con
Handwritten samples to include full name, DOB and hospital / NHS / PAS number. Check local ward posters with regard to sample size for neonatal / paediatric patients.
Frequency
Daily (available 24/7).
IP Routine TAT
As requested.