Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information and updates to help clinical and laboratory staff manage the impact of COVID-19
Refer to the red cell shortage plan if stocks fall to less than 2 days
Refer to the platelet shortage plan if stocks fall to 0.5 days or less
Participation in the clinical trials for convalescent plasma research
RECOVERY: This trial has stopped
Read our 15 January communication
REMAP-CAP: This trial is paused and is entering into the data analysis phase
Read our 8 January communication
Our answers to your questions about the trials
Our process and planning for the trials
Please visit the COVID-19 research web site for information on process and planning for the convalescent plasma programme.
Blood supply updates
20 January 2021
- This communication is to inform you about continuing drive to maximise the collection of high antibody titre CCP
- Please continue to hold on to any unused CCP
14 December 2020
- Stock management
- Intelligence to support NHSBT demand forecasting
- Maintaining supply of blood components
Archive
Read our archived updates
Do you or your colleagues want to donate?
Please book an appointment by
- Using the Give Blood app
- Booking online
- Telephone 0300 123 23 23
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