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Red Cells

Indications

For further information please see the CHR Guidelines for Transfusion.

Pretransfusion Testing Requirements

• Testing performed within four days of intended transfusion (see exceptions in Specimen Outdate).
• For further information please see Pretransfusion Testing and Regional Transfusion Service Identification System (RTSIS).

Availability

As required at all sites.

Ordering

Order with specific attributes (irradiation, CMV negative, etc.) when appropriate.

Notes

Additional time may be required to provide for special attributes. Only Group O CMV negative and irradiated red cells will be provided for transfusion to neonates (< 4 months)

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