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13.0 RETURN OF BLOOD BAGS

a. Used blood bags

On completion of blood transfusion, the ward staff must ensure the Recipient Card
(PPDK 1) is filled and returned to the Blood Bank together with the blood bag containing
remnants of the blood transfused at any time. TRANSFUSION

Note : Please ensure the Recipient Card (PPDK 1) is not tainted with blood.

b. Unused blood and Blood Component

All unused blood issued to the ward must be sent back to blood bank immediately
if the transfusion is delayed or cancelled. (<2 hrs).

All unused blood component (platelets, FFP, cryo precipitate) must be send back to
blood bank immediately WITH an explanation letter.

Note: Please practice judicious use of blood and blood component to avoid wastage.

14.0 RESERVATION OF CROSS-MATCHED BLOOD

Blood which has been cross-matched for any patient will be kept in reserve for 48
hours only. In the absence of specific instruction to the medical officer in charge of
Blood Bank, the blood will be returned (released) to the general pool automatically.

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