[Doing Rule Outs]

So as long as our BB has a policy stating it is "ok" to use expired panels for rule outs and perform a QC it is fine with AABB & CAP? What do you do for a QC on these exp. panels?

[Specimen for Fetal Screen]

Is it stated anywhere in AABB that a FS should be performed if an obstetrical event occured at any such gestation? Is it stated anywhere? I am just trying to find it somewhere.

[Specimen for Fetal Screen]

Regarding testing for administration of RhIG, when ordered due to an amniocentesis, miscarriage, or abortion, where is it stated that a Fetal Screen should be performed if the patrient is =/> 20 weeks gestation. I kmow it is there, I just can't find it. No memory here. :-(

[Brass weights re-certifying]

Do you recertify them even if the only donors are Therapeutic Phlebotomy patients?

[Blood Type cards for patients?]

WAY overboard, on many subjects. Totally agree!

[Hematype]

Typenex is cheaper. We also switched. Also a 10% discount on first time customers, and no shipping on 2 or more cases.

[Blood Type cards for patients?]

We used to use them but no longer do as it is considered private medical information. The patient must request their info from their physician or medical records.

[Orders for Rh Immune Globulin]

How many Blood Bank departments vs Hematology departments perfrom the KB? I have worked at hospitals where each one had jurisdiction.

[Perioperative (Cell Saver) Collections]

Is anyone performing perioperative cell saver QC? If so, what exactly are you doing?

[Therapuetic phlebotmies - how much at a time?]

CAP requires the requesting physician to include the amount to remove, the frequency, and what lab values to monitor when performing a Therapeutic Phlebotomy. Do ya'll find they are doing this on every order?

[Removing serum from cells]

What about storing the sample with a a serum separator in the tube?

[glove requirements]

Am I correct that there is no real standard requirering one to wear gloves though, when issuing a unit of blood/components?

[Two new CAP surveys]

For CAP Activity ID 2949 Cold Agglutinin, what alternate assessment is being used, if any at all?

[glove requirements]

So, are there techs out there that actually wear gloves to issue a unit of packed cells, or FFP, etc.? Is there a standard for this?

[Thaw bath cleaner]

I have not checked, but I have been told it is the same as a water bed conditioner.This contains Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride.

[Tango]

What is the C/T ratio to be? Where is it referenced from?

[Helmer waterbath temperature]

So, how does one stop the alarm sounding?

What is the low set at?

[Massive transfusion protocol]

Could I please aks for a copy of all ya'lls policies? We are having a major problem with our Anesthesiologists.

Thanks anorris@georgetownhospitalsystem.org

Alicia

[Blood Bank Automation]

I would also like any comparison material on the 3 instruments. Mainly the Tango. We have Meditech Client Server.

Also the choice of back-up for the Tango.

Thanks

Alicia

anorris@georgetownhospitalsystem.org

[Two new CAP surveys]

We perform the titer survey. If anyone has the procedure for the "Uniform Procedure" for Anti D, please email it to anorris@georgetownhospitalsystem.org

Thanks

[Blood Bank Automation]

Dear Cornelia - and to me please. My e mail adress is anorris@georgetownhospitalsystem.org

Thankyou

[Blood Bank Automation]

Please add me to your list of email data

anorris@georgetownhospitalsystem.org

Thank you

[Blood Bank Automation]

Dear Cornelia

Please add me to yoyr list of emailing your data

anorris@georgetownhospitalsystem.org

Thank you

[Tango]

What is everyone's XM ratio? Referenced from?

[How do you ID cold antibodies (if you do!)?]

I agree with whbb