Updated Component Portfolio

The latest version of the portfolio is now published in the Components section of this website.

Changes in this version are:

• Paediatric references removed from fetal and neonatal components 
• Non-UK MB treated fetal and neonatal components moved to appendix 8
• New neonatal platelet component specification (replaces previous specifications) 
• New UK sourced plasma and cryoprecipitate specifications 
• Granulocyte specifications now refer to INF276
• Updates to platelet component guidance for use
• Addition of LIMs code table in appendix 9
• L551 and L552 Fresh Frozen Plasma product codes removed
• Removed reference to pathogen inactivated platelets from component development 
• Removed reference to Red Cells in CPD from non-routine components
• Included reference to the EBMT Handbook webpage
• Included Convalescent Plasma components in appendix 5
• Cryoprecipitate LD (singles) removed 
• Updated document format to include hyperlinked headers, contents, and index 
• RhD has been updated to D throughout the document
• QM figures have been updated throughout the document
• Specification sheets - removed edition of the Red Book in preparation for digital format 
• Move from SSP to InterSol washed platelets 
• Change to production lead time of washed platelets

Chris Philips - Head of Hospital Customer Services