And that is why I am not revising our procedure until I have the updated package insert in hand. I am afraid Immucor will add something else without prior notice. Of course, Hematology does the KB stains not Transfusion so I really am not feeling an urgent need to switch to buffered saline.

Have you ever had the pleasure of doing a KB? If so, you might understand why Hematology would appreciate it if Immucor would get this fixed (and/or buffered saline was used). Just kidding with you; giving you a hard time (as someone who has worked in a BB where we did the KB).

Brenda Hutson, CLS(ASCP)SBB

Don't forget Pfizer which became Immucor, Spectra merged with BCA, Hyland which became Accugenics.

I have just received a technical communication from Immucor re the upcoming package insert change for the Fetal Bleed Screening Test requiring the use of "phosphate buffered (approx. 15mM) isotonic saline with a pH of 6.5-7.5". We are small facility and would never use 10L of solution during the typical dating period of 1 month. Does anyone have a suggestion for where we can obtain small volume (100-500mL) containers of this solution or tablets to make it?

Immucor does sell PBS in small quantities (500ml). It's added to the 20L saline cubes that are used in the Galileo.

See the thread titled "PBS Saline for Immucor FMH Screen" for more information/discussion on this topic of buffered saline and the FMH (Fetal Screen Test.)

Do you happen to be the Biotest rep????

LCR4109