Is there any FDA/AABB guidelines for entering volume for apheresis red cells when received in the inventory? Any guidance is greatly appreciated, thanks. 

These are the requirements for THE LABEL according to AABB Standard 5.1.8A (Requirements for Labeling of Blood and Blood Components):

Approximate volume is listed as R³ (required) for the final component label - see superscript 3 below:

"³For platelets, low-volume Red Blood Cells, plasma, pooled components, and components prepared by apheresis, the approximate volume in the container"

NOTE that is for the label on the component.  If you are referring to what is entered into your Lab IS system, I am not aware of any requirements for that volume.

Stephanie

 

Thankyou.