Cliff,
We too are not AABB accredited for stem cell collections - only FACT, TJC and FDA. We recently combined the Collection consent with the Transplant consent, that is performed in the clinic weeks before collection. I am not aware of a rule that states it must be done on day of collection. We obtain a copy of the consent, prior to collection, to assure that it is complete, dated and signed. Prior to the combining of consents we were doing the Collection consent the day of the first collection. If there is a ruling otherwise someone please let me know.
Jennie
Jennie L. Batsel MT(ASCP)HP
Apheresis Supervisor
Infusion/Apheresis Center
University of Kentucky Hospital
859-323-6790
labjb@uky.edu