Ordering Ro units

An estimated 15,000 people have sickle cell disease (SCD) in the UK. We are doing what we can to ensure supply of R₀ blood for these people who need regular blood transfusions but we do need your help. 

Please support us by:

• Amending ordering practice in line with the recent joint statement released by NHSBT, NBTC & UK Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Societies
• Submitting orders 5 working days in advance where possible, as units are held at sites with the largest demand
• Accepting the substitutions we make in accordance with the substitution matrix (PDF 208KB)
• Deleting outstanding orders on OBOS if the order is no longer required, so they can be used for other patients
• Ordering R₀ units for R₀ patients so we have accurate demand data
• Discussing any ordering issues or suggestions for improvement with your Customer Services Manager
  
  

Hospital Services must be informed by telephone of any changes or deletions to Ro orders

Related information on our public facing website - blood.co.uk

• What is the Ro subtype and why is it important?
• Sickle cell and blood transfusions