ISBT labels for syringe aliquots

[Mabel Adams]

Is it required under ISBT that syringe aliquot labels (the syringes would be filled and filtered in BB) have the ISBT format (4 quadrants with specific info in each)? What are other Safetrace/HBB users using? Our system prints syringe labels all nicely barcoded but not in ISBT format. Are these labels for some other purpose than just labeling the syringe since they also have patient info on them?

[Richard Kriozere]

If you have Hema Trax on-demand labeling system you can get specially designed 4' X 4" Full Face blank labels from Digi-Trax specially desinned for use on syringes. We also have a new 4 x 4 that can be used for multi-purposes as a full face, 1 or 2 quadrant label.

[whbb]

If you are accredited by the AABB, then you must have implemented ISBT 128 label format by May 1,2008 to be compliant. Currently, only the AABB is requiring that the labels be in ISBT 128 format. This would include labels for modified products.

Edited October 1, 2008 by whbb