The 25th edition of Standards for Blood Banks and Transfusion Services details the latest standards of practice in blood banking and transfusion medicine. Recognized experts provide input on the new and revised requirements that go into effect May 1, 2008. As in the past, a quality management system is the framework of the standards, with each of the 10 chapter headings representing one of the 10 quality system essentials.
Significant changes:
Requirement for implementation of ISBT 128.
Requirement for use of diversion pouches for collections of platelets.
Requirement for WNV RNA testing, per seasonal criteria.
Revised record retention periods.
Revised requirements for allogeneic donor qualification.
Significant changes:
Requirement for implementation of ISBT 128.
Requirement for use of diversion pouches for collections of platelets.
Requirement for WNV RNA testing, per seasonal criteria.
Revised record retention periods.
Revised requirements for allogeneic donor qualification.
