Heart of England Pathology Directorate

If a transfusion reaction is suspected, STOP the transfusion immediately.  Follow the Trust Protocol in trust protocol (internal users only) and inform Blood Bank.   All units which have been used (partially and fully) must be returned to the Blood Bank along with:

EDTA Colour Code	2 x 7 ml EDTA samples
Plain Urine Container	Sample of first urine passed.
See Above	1 x 4.5 ml EDTA sample for full blood count.
Citrate Tube Colour Code	1 x 4.5 ml Citrate sample for clotting studies.
Serum Sample Colour Code	1 x 7 ml Clotted sample for biochemistry investigations.
	Blood culture samples to microbiology.

The Blood Bank will issue a 'Transfusion Reaction' form for the person in charge of the patient to fill in.