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Procedure for the release of blood & blood products
Blood or any of its products may be released by the blood bank to a
physician, nurse, escort messenger, or any authorized carrier who
presents the original copy of the blood product requisition form
(#0515110) or its substitute to the blood bank. Blood products for
one patient only will be released per carrier trip. Exceptions can
be made for up to two patients per carrier trip.
- Blood Bank Specimens: Specimens must be drawn in a
10mL lavender-top tube unless otherwise specified. Tubes with
serum separators (Corvac/tiger-top tubes) should NOT be used.
- Specimen Collection Requirements: All specimens must be
properly labeled at the bedside with:
- Patient's name
- Medical record #
- Location
- Date and time
- Initials of the blood drawer.
The patient must be positively identified before the draw -- wristband
check or identification by a physician or nurse.
- Causes for specimen rejection: Test(s) will not be performed
if the specimen is:
- Improperly labeled.
- Drawn in a Corvac tube.
- Hemolyzed or grossly contaminated.
- Turnaround Time: The computer will indicate when ordered
blood products and tests are ready, and if a final processing step is
required before issue of the product.
- Request Forms for Products/Tests: Forms must be legible
and must state the:
- Patient's name
- Medical record number
- Location
- Physician
- Date
- Product and/or test(s) desired
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): Requirements may be
different for ordering, specimens, and collection. Consult the NICU
policy manual.
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