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Whilst there is general agreement that Malcolm is, indeed, awesome, those of us lucky enough to know him try not to tell him too often in case it goes to his head

1 - a cold agglutinin - could have specificity (I,M) or not. would like to see an auto control 2. looks like an acquired B (if an old specimen out of the frigde or could be a weak subgroup of B (kind of rare).

Don't worry lab217. Peter and I have been friends for years - which will not stop me giving him a severe slapping next time I see him!

I actually made 5 gallons of IPA last night. Hopefully it is starting to ferment as we speak.

Here's the Joint Commission regulation; says the alarms must be audible. Time to get a new refrig. QSA.05.04.03 : The laboratory uses alarm systems for refrigerators and freezers to monitor storage temperatures for blood and blood components. Program: Laboratory Chapter: Quality System Assessment for Nonwaived Testing Rationale: N/A Elements of Performance: 1. The laboratory has alarm systems for each refrigerator or freezer that meet the following requirements: - Alarms are audible. - Remote alarms are present for use when staff are not in the immediate area. - Alarms, including remote alarms, are monitored continuously. - The alarm system is battery operated or powered by a different circuit than the refrigerator(s) and freezer(s). 2. The laboratory has written policies and procedures for responding to the activation of the blood-storage alarm for refrigerators and freezers. 3. Policies and procedures for responding to the activation of the blood-storage alarm for refrigerators and freezers include the following: - A list of staff to notify, in order of priority - Backup or alternative provisions for blood storage - A process for maintaining records 4. The laboratory makes available to blood bank staff its policies and procedures for responding to the activation of the blood-storage alarm for refrigerators and freezers. 5. The laboratory follows its policies and procedures for responding to the activation of the blood-storage alarm for refrigerators and freezers.