Blood transfusion

Blood storage refrigerator: The Scientist is preparing cross-matched blood for a patient needing a transfusion.

The blood transfusion service provides a range of blood and blood products, performs antenatal screening and other specialist testing for the Trust and external healthcare professionals.

It also advises clinicians on the appropriate use of this limited resource.

The department supports a range of medical specialities including the Elective Orthopaedic Centre, foetal medicine unit, accident and emergency departments, and maternity units.

This service is assessed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

Tests we perform and how to label samples This page contains information about the range of tests we perform, how to label samples and what might affect the outcome of tests.
Cross matching and reservation of blood More information on cross matching and the reservation of blood
Maximum surgical blood order schedule For each operation the number of units normally crossmatched is shown below. Larger amounts will only be crossmatched after discussion with the transfusion laboratory.
Blood transfusion policy The blood transfusion policy aims to ensure that Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust maintains standards for clinical transfusion practice that are based on national guidelines and recommendations, and meets the requirements of the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (SI 2005/50).
Information for patients having a transfusion The National Blood Service produces a number of leaflets for patients having a blood transfusion. They are listed on this page.