The Update
News for hospitals and the transfusion community produced by Hospital Customer Services.
Print versions of each month's Update are available in the archive
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25 March 2021
Please review platelet ordering, stockholding practice and question historical use
Use platelets appropriately
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25 March 2021
Sending platelet and blood packs to MSL Bacteriology for investigation
Please ensure the packs are sealed adequately
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25 March 2021
Please return your recall paperwork to us promptly
This allows us to deal with any issues promptly
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26 February 2021
Non medical authorisation of blood components course dates
Dates for 2021 / 22
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25 February 2021
Do not use sticky labels or write on our Phase Change Materials or transport boxes
Your co-operation is appreciated
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25 February 2021
RCI will be implementing some changes in reports
in relation to the red cell antibody status table, and sample requirements
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25 February 2021
Face-to-face practical training sessions for scientific and clinical courses
For Spring
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25 February 2021
Ordering antigen negative red cell units
in OBOS from 1 March 2021
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25 February 2021
2021 SHOT Symposium July 14 - 15; Haemolytic Transfusion Reactions webinar 12 March
Upcoming SHOT events
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25 February 2021
Please telephone Hospital Services after requesting components for an emergency delivery
To alert us to your order and to get an estimated time of delivery