Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information and updates to help clinical and laboratory staff manage the impact of COVID-19
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O- 8 days, A- 11 days, B- 9 days, AB- 11 days, O+ 9 days, A+ 9 days, B+ 10 days, AB+ 10 days
Refer to the red cell shortage plan if stocks fall to less than 2 days
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O- 1.7 days, A- 1.5 days, B- 1.6 days, AB- 2.3 days, O+ 1.3 days, A+ 1.5 days, B+ 2.2 days, AB+ 2.5 days
Refer to the platelet shortage plan if stocks fall to 0.5 days or less
Blood supply updates
17 March
- Please continue to store any unused CCP pending further information from NHSBT
22 February
- Intelligence to support demand forecasting
- Stock management
- Maintaining supply of blood components
Archive
Read our archived updates
Do you or your colleagues want to donate?
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- Using the Give Blood app
- Booking online
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Please be aware of the changes to testing and referring for:
Updates relating to:
- TAS - clinical and operational
- Stem cells - NICE rapid guidance on haemopoietic stem cell transplantation
Survey of blood component requirements in COVID-19 patients
The aim of the survey is to establish levels of blood component use by swab positive COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital.
National Blood Transfusion Committee
- Advice on good stock management
- COVID-19 and transfusion
- FAQ part 1 for hospital labs
- FAQ part 2 for hospital labs