Compatibility testing (cross-matching) of blood SOPs should include:
- Details of the request form and patient’s
- blood sample.
- Procedure for compatibility testing including use of controls, interpretation and recording of test results.
- Procedure for emergency compatibility testing.
- Labelling compatible blood.
- Preparation of concentrated red cells.
- Procedure for investigating a transfusion reaction.
Safety issues SOPs should include:
- Safe handling of blood and blood products.
- Decontamination of work surfaces and laboratory-ware and preparation of sodium hypochlorite solutions
- Disposal of ‘sharps’
- Disposal of contaminated and expired blood.
Procurement of supplies SOPs should include:
- Procedures for ordering essential reagents, HIV and other test kits.
- Recording expenditures and keeping financial accounts.
- Reliable systems for transporting essential supplies.
- Checking expiry date and specifications, and recording supplies upon their receipt.
- Storage requirements of antisera reagents.
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