Transfusion Reactions
Any adverse response to a blood transfusion should be investigated following instructions as set forth in the Transfusion Investigation form (#0516065).The blood bank is required by the FDA to investigate all instances of complications arising from transfusion. Immediate complications are identified through reporting of transfusion reactions. Delayed complications such as blood borne infections and transfusion related graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) must also be promptly reported to the blood bank.
Please promptly report to the blood bank any patients you suspect may have transfusion transmitted infections such as hepatits or any other significant clinical complications of transfusion therapy.