**REVISED** 08/21/2017 TRM.41350
Compatibility Label/Tag
Phase II
A compatibilityBefore issuance, a label or tag including the following information is securely attached to each blood or component unit before issuance, and it remains attached until completion of the transfusion.:
● NOTE: A label or tag must be securely attached to every unit before issuance and remain attached untilIdentification of the transfusion is completed. The label must include appropriaterecipient with two patient and donor identifiers
● Blood (or component) unit identifier
● Recipient and donor blood groups, andtypes
● Interpretation of crossmatch testing interpretations.tests, where applicable
● Donor unit expiration date and time (as applicable)
● Special transfusion requirements (if warranted)