LESIZE

We would like to eliminate performing Poly DAT, and do only IgG. How did you present this to your doc's. It certaintly would be cost saving. Thanks,

This is great! I am in the process of writing a new protocol. Would appreciate if you can send me your checklist as well. Thanks so much (lesize@bpthosp.org

Recently my department had this same discussion. We perform the IAT on all preadmission samples and is recorded on the patients order request. The day before the secheduled OR a Type is performed and the IAT results are recorded. The IAT results are footnoted with a comment (Tech/DATE results when performed). Our computer system does not let us cross over the drawn date sample to the admit date. It does not drop the correct billing account. Supposedly the system is not able to merge the account numbers. I think there may be some compliance issues with our process. According to AABB guidelines : read , record , result when testing... entering results thats was not performed by the tech introduces error. We have Cerner Millenieunm and it has been an ongoing problem. I am not comfortable entering results that I have not done. Just another source of error. I would like to change this process to avoid data entry problems . Any suggestions!

Currently we are performing QC on our reagents in house method. We are switching over to immucor's cor qc. I would appreciate if you can send me your procedures or validation what was performed going to a new method. If cor qc is FDA approved will we have to run additonal reagent test or is the manufacturer instructions sufficient to cover all reagents. Thanks, ESizensky MT/ASCP/BB

I would like to know what is the required testing for auto donors. We collect auto's and no serological testing markers are done. We perform an ABORH/ IAT on the unit. However if a second unit is collected only an ABORH type is performed. Should an IAT be done on each unit? Need some guidance..

I am currently updating the QC manual on the cell washers used in BB. If you do the performance and testing of cell washers as described in the Technical Manual do you have to also have a SOP for protein removal of cell washers? Is there a defined mg/dl protein measured for this test. I can't find a reference to this old SOP.

I am in the process of implementing the QP for our hospital. The CAP inspector was not quite detailed what should be defined in the protocol. I was interested in forms. Could I get a copy of your form. Me e-mail lesize@bpthosp.org Thanks,

Was your ABORH recheck sample a confirmation sample to justify an electronic crossmatch policy? I was considering dropping the reverse type to save $$ but I need to look into our reg's now. Thanks for the info.

Validation for new equipment is mandatory. What do you do if a refrigerator door needs to be replaced due to broken glass? Do you just follow your equipment maintenance protocol? I have an upcoming CAP inspection and I want to document all info any advice. Thanks

I would like to know if someone can share their format for transfusion reaction workups. I don't think ours was built to capture all the required info. Also: what is the response when you do clericals. Do you say it is "okay "or "done". Thanks,

Thanks for the info, can you fax me a copy as well. Bridgeport Hospital fax: 203- 384-4654 attention : Eva

HI Lara, If you would be kind enough, I would appreciate if you could forward me a copy. My CAP inspection is any day now and we are obviously not in compliance. My email is lesize@bpthosp.org

Do you have to validate coolers when dry ice is used? We are dispensing bone and tissue and have no control if products are removed from the cooler. How can I make sure that the product is used approriately!

Welcome, I am new to the the site as well. Currently working in a 300 bed hospital in CT as Senior Technologist.

I am also a new member. Interesting question ? Never gave it much thought RHIG is administered if a positive IAT within 3-5mos it is indicated as passive anti-D due to RHIG. One quick ? can you help and tell me how are messages posted? Would like to know Thanks, ES