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Autologous Blood

Indications

For further information please see the CHR Guidelines for Transfusion.

Pretransfusion Testing

As per red cells.

Availability

Usually provided as whole blood. May be collected by CBS or hospital program.

Ordering

Arrangements for donation must be made more than one month prior to OR date.

Notes

Autologous units MUST be transfused prior to issue of allogeneic units.