Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast 050CE: Specimen Issues and Serologic Testing with Sue Johnson
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Apr 27, 2018 AI Snips
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Verify Samples Before Testing
- Verify every detail you can control on a sample before testing, including correct patient ID and accurate labeling.
- Reject or resolve discrepancies rather than guessing to prevent transfusion errors.
Regulatory Pressure Shapes Practices
- Multiple regulators (Joint Commission, FDA, CAP, AABB) closely oversee transfusion testing and sample identification.
- This regulatory scrutiny drives the detailed processes blood banks follow.
Document Complete Transfusion Requests
- Always include a documented transfusion request with at least two patient identifiers and the ordering physician.
- Specify the product and any special requirements like irradiation or CMV status on the order.