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    Transfusion Services Assistant Manager

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  1.    AMcCord reacted to a post in a topic: Covid Convalescent Plasma Product Code Description
  2. gene20354 started following Validating a new Freezer, Covid Convalescent Plasma Product Code Description, Rh Pos or Rh Neg? and 7 others
  3. gene20354
    I looked it up in the ICCBBA website. E9804 = CONVALESCENT PLASMA|CPDA-1/XX/<=-18C|COVID-19
  4.    gene20354 reacted to a post in a topic: Rh Pos or Rh Neg?
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  8. gene20354
    We run the monoclonal control card in parallel with the poly card to catch the false positives.
  9. gene20354
    Hello everyone. I am working on the billing for a new LIS and I would like to know what others are doing. Do you charge CPT 36430 for all transfusions (adult and neonate) or do you use CPT 36430 for non-neonatal transfusions and CPT 36440/CPT 36450 for neonatal transfusions? 36430 – Transfusion, blood or blood components 36440 – Push transfusion, blood 2 years and under 36450 – Exchange transfusion, blood, newborn
  10.    Ensis01 reacted to a post in a topic: FFP and RBC's Administered through same line simultaneously
  11.    gene20354 reacted to a post in a topic: FFP and RBC's Administered through same line simultaneously
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  13. gene20354
    We will re-calibrate in house.
  14. gene20354
    This is what I am using. Digi-Sense® Traceable® Remote-Monitoring Thermocouple Thermometers with Calibration
  15.    gene20354 reacted to a post in a topic: CAP TRM.30450
  16. gene20354
    I also use the ones from Shamrock. https://www.shamrocklabels.com/product/upcr-9111-blood-collection-antigen-testing-labels/
  17.    AMcCord reacted to a post in a topic: FFP and RBC's Administered through same line simultaneously
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  21. gene20354
    Yes. We do not allow platelets and cryo to be transfused using the Belmont Rapid Infuser.
  22.    jalomahe reacted to a post in a topic: FFP and RBC's Administered through same line simultaneously
  23. gene20354
    I work at a level 1 trauma center. During trauma/MTP the Belmont Rapid Infuser is frequently used. Up to 3 units at a time (any combination of RBC/FFP) are hooked up to large diameter tubing that drains into a large reservoir. The products mix together in the reservoir rand then are rapidly infused in about 1 minute. I also agree with David's comments about making WB.
  24.    exlimey reacted to a post in a topic: can wash change the strength of the reaction
  25. gene20354
    I agree with Malcolm's statement about trying to preserve ABO antibodies on the cells. This made me think for a second. At my facility when we prepare eluates we use cold saline for the first wash and then cold working wash solution for the remaining washes. I looked at the Immucor Elu-Kit package insert. It has the following statement in the limitations section. The degree of dissociation of antibody that occurs during the washing procedures. This may be minimized by washing in 1° to 10°C Working Wash Solution. In most cases, satisfactory eluates can be made after washing the cel
  26. gene20354
    We also use within 2 C for our freezers, and within 1 C for room temp and refrigerators.
  27. gene20354
    We perform tube testing for cord blood DATs. Wash cord cells once by hand washing and then make a 3-5% suspension. Place one drop of the suspension in a tube and wash 4 times in a cell washer. We don't use the microscope to read the tubes.
  28. gene20354
    Hi Cliff. We do 4 hours from the time the unit leaves the blood bank. We use a electronic time stamp to document this time on the blood administration tag that is attached to the unit. We teach the nurses that they have 4 hours from this time to complete the transfusion. This does not apply if we send products in a cooler.
  29. gene20354
    Albaugh, We also have Cerner for the whole lab. As it stands now we are being told that Cerner BB is going to be replaced because the main lab is going to Epic Beaker. I am not sure if keeping Cerner is an option for us. It is a question that I am going to ask. If we keep Cerner I want to be upgraded to the latest version. Are you using Cerner 2015? I have seen some screen shots. Looks like the application icons have a new look.
  30. gene20354
    Hi Ann, Yes that was me that also posted on the AABB Hub. Thanks your for your advice. I appreciate that you can speak to using Cerner and Haemonetics. We have been using Cerner since 2005 so this is going to be a big change for us. You are absolutely right about how great the vendor makes their system sound. This is why I am reaching out for user's opinions. The Haemonetics product was not very visually appealing and looked like it would be difficult to learn. Do you have any opinions on this? Gene
  31. gene20354
    Currently my lab is using Cerner Millennium. We are being asked to look at new Blood Bank LIS systems because the rest of the lab is going to Epic Beaker. I have seen demos of Haemonetics SafeTrace and Mediware HCLL. I am also trying to get one with Soft scheduled. I am seeking advice from current users of` these systems. Are you happy with your BB LIS? If given the chance to change to another would you? Any additional advice is appreciated.
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