Aintree University Hospital

Haematology

If you require Therapeutic Apheresis for Haematological conditions please contact the organisations/departments as listed below:

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) – For patients with suspected TTP/Microangiopathic Haemolytic Anaemia (MAHA) please contact Haematology at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital for advice and access to therapeutic apheresis if required. Please contact the Royal Liverpool switchboard for more information: 0151 706 2000

Red Cell Exchange - For patients with Sickle Cell Sisease please contact Haematology at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital for advice and access to therapeutic apheresis if required. Please contact the Royal Liverpool switchboard for more information: 0151 706 2000

Hyperviscosity - NHS Blood and Transplant

Leucodepletion - NHS Blood and Transplant

Renal conditions and vasculitides - NHS Blood and Transplant

Neurological conditions - NHS Blood and Transplant in conjunction with The Walton Centre

Extracorporeal Photopheresis - Contact your tertiary provider for haemato-oncology for advice and access to therapeutic apheresis if required.

Hyperlipidaemia - To discuss treatment for Hyperlipidaemia please contact the Aintree University Hospital switchboard on 0151 525 5980

Other specialties/conditions

For advice regarding access to therapeutic apheresis services for other urgent clinical conditions, or if you require access to therapeutic apheresis services from NHS Blood & Transplant but do not currently hold a service level agreement:

How to refer to TAS 24/7 Referral Number: 0300 020 0496

Further information

If you find any of this information to be incorrect, please contact us:

Contact central TAS administration team

How to Make a Referral

Please use the below for full details on how to refer a patient to TAS:

How to refer to TAS 24/7 Referral Number: 0300 020 0496