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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26 February 2024
Transfusion eLearning: UK and Ireland collaboration
Review of Modules
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26 February 2024
Transfusion Science Course
Dates now available
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26 February 2024
Sending fetal RHD screening samples
Easter guidance
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25 January 2024
SHOT Definitions Updated
New definitions for 2024
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25 January 2024
Group AB Fresh Frozen Plasma
Limited stock component
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25 January 2024
Phase Change Material (PCMs)
Please do not write or stick labels on them
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25 January 2024
Red cell age requirement removed for Haemoglobinopathy patients
Please review and amend local practice to comply with the changed guidance
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25 January 2024
Annual SHOT Symposium 2024
Registration now open
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25 January 2024
New look for SHOT reporting pages
Questions now colour coded
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25 January 2024
Molecular Diagnostics laboratory UKAS move completed
Customer number is now 9239