Transfusion Service

Medical offices in central Arizona that do not have their own blood bank can make Vitalant their transfusion service. We deliver to you so that your patients can get the blood components they need in the comfort of your office, from staff they know and trust.

Whether you are looking to outsource your blood bank services to us full-time or you have only an occasional need for blood products, we can be your blood provider.

Our Tempe-based transfusion service performs compatibility testing for each patient and then delivers the necessary blood units. Like other surgery centers, extended care facilities and specialty clinics we serve, once you are contracted with us, you can order whatever blood components your patients require. Contact us to initiate a contract.

Products and services include:

Red blood cells, 100% leukoreduced
Platelets, 100% leukoreduced
Cryoprecipitate
Plasma
CMV negative red blood cells
Patient antibody detection
Component modifications, like irradiation or washing
Just-in-time delivery
Staff in-service training
Medical consultations (24/7/365)

IRL

HLA

CTL

BS 313

TS 003

TS 009

Category:

Laboratory	Category	Test Name	Description	Turn Around Times	Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	Form
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	ABO/Rh	ABO blood typing; Rh (D)	Depends upon request; See TAT description	2 ETDA (7 mL) tubes and labeled according to Transfusion Service Guidelines	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
IRL, Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services, Red Cell Serology	Antibody Detection (screen)	Red cell antibody screen by multiple methodologies	Depends upon request; See TAT description	1 plain red top and/or EDTA tube; Shipped in a container maintaining temperature between 1C - 10 C	Form BS 313, Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
IRL, Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services, Red Cell Serology	Antibody Identification Panel	Red cell antibody identification by multiple methodologies	Depends upon request; See TAT description	1 plain red top and 4 EDTA tubes (No gel separator tubes); Shipped in a container maintaining temperature between 1C - 10 C	Form BS 313, Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Autologous Unit	Whole blood and red blood cells are drawn from patients who anticipate requiring blood transfusions. Each unit is labeled “For Autologous Use Only” as they are not screened and tested for the general blood supply	Depends upon request; See TAT description	NA	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	CMV Unit Test	Antibody screen for cytomegalovirus	NA	NA	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Crossmatch – Antiglobulin	Compatibility test each unit; immediate spin technique; incubation technique; antiglobulin technique	Depends upon request; See TAT description	2 ETDA (7 mL) tubes and labeled according to Transfusion Service Guidelines	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Crossmatch – Immediate Spin	Compatibility test each unit; immediate spin technique	Depends upon request; See TAT description	2 ETDA (7 mL) tubes and labeled according to Transfusion Service Guidelines	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Cryoprecipitate AHF (Cryo) Pooled	Cryoprecipitated Antihemophilic Factor (AHF) contains fibrinogen, Factor VIII, Factor XIII, von Willebrand factor and fibronectin. Several units of Cryoprecipitated AHF have been pooled	Depends upon request; See TAT description	Cryoprecipitate in process for customer order will not be credited if cancelled or unused	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	HLA Matched Platelets	Apheresis donor platelets previously HLA typed are provided to match the patient’s HLA A,B allele type	Depends upon request; See TAT description	Platelets that are in transit to customer will not be credited if unused	HLA Requisition Form BS 320H
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Irradiation for Component	Irradiated blood is prepared by exposing the component to a radiation source to prevent proliferation of T lymphocytes	Depends upon request; See TAT description	Irradiation in process for customer order will not be credited if cancelled or unused	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Physicians Services	Blood bank physician services; difficult cross match and/or evaluation of irregular antibody(s), interpretation and written report	NA	NA	NA
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Plasma, Cryo Reduced	Plasma, cryoprecipitate reduced is prepared from FFP after thawing and centrifugation and removal of the cryoprecipitate. The remaining product is plasma that is deficient in fibrinogen, Factor VIII, Factor XIII, von Willebrand factor, cryoglobulin and fibronectin	Depends upon request; See TAT description	Plasma in process for customer order will not be credited if cancelled or unused	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Plasma, Frozen Within 24 Hours After Phlebotomy	Plasma frozen within 24 hours after phlebotomy is prepared from a whole blood collection, separated and placed at -18 C or below within 24 hours from whole blood collection. Units contain 200-250 mL on average. This plasma component is a source of nonlabile plasma proteins. Levels of Factor VIII are significantly reduced and levels of Factor V and other labile plasma proteins are variable compared with FFP. Plasma should be infused immediately after thawing or stored at 1 to 6 C for up to 24 hours	Depends upon request; See TAT description	Plasma in process for customer order will not be credited if cancelled or unused	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Platelets, Apheresis Leukocyte Reduced	Apheresis platelets leukoreduced can by leukocyte reduced during the collection process or may be prepared by further processing using leukocyte reduction filters. The therapeutic goal of platelet transfusion is to provide adequate numbers of normally functioing platelets for the prevention and cessation of bleeding	Depends upon request; See TAT description	Platelets that are in transit to customer will not be credited if unused	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Red Blood Cells Leukocyte Reduced	Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and serve as the primary agent for transport of oxygen to tissues. This component is prepared by centrifugation or sedimentation of whole blood to remove much of the plasma, and can also be prepared by apheresis methods. Leukocyte reduction is achieved by filtration	Depends upon request; See TAT description	NA	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Red Blood Cells, Deglycerolized	Frozen red blood cells are made available for infusion by thawing and removing glycerol by washing the cells	Depends upon request; See TAT description	Deglycerolized red blood cells that are in transit to customer will not be credited if unused	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Serologic Problem Case – see (IRL) reference testing	Refer to IRL test descriptions	NA	NA	NA
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Transfusion Reaction Investigation	Investigation of transfusion reaction, physician interpretation and written report	NA	NA	Transfusion Reaction Report Form TS 009
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Turn Around Times	STAT: Units required within 3 hours of sample receipt ASAP: Units required within 6 hours of sample receipt Routine: Units required within 24 hours of sample receipt	NA	Insufficient sample or incomplete patient information may result in delays	NA
Transfusion Service	Compatibility Testing & Product Services	Whole Blood	Whole blood contains red blood cells, plasma, platelets and cyroprecipitate. This product is rarely used for transfusion because the components are separated and individually ordered and transfused	Depends upon request; See TAT description	NA	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	ABO/Rh
Description	ABO blood typing; Rh (D)
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	2 ETDA (7 mL) tubes and labeled according to Transfusion Service Guidelines
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	IRL, Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services, Red Cell Serology
Test Name	Antibody Detection (screen)
Description	Red cell antibody screen by multiple methodologies
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	1 plain red top and/or EDTA tube; Shipped in a container maintaining temperature between 1C - 10 C
Form	Form BS 313, Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	IRL, Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services, Red Cell Serology
Test Name	Antibody Identification Panel
Description	Red cell antibody identification by multiple methodologies
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	1 plain red top and 4 EDTA tubes (No gel separator tubes); Shipped in a container maintaining temperature between 1C - 10 C
Form	Form BS 313, Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Autologous Unit
Description	Whole blood and red blood cells are drawn from patients who anticipate requiring blood transfusions. Each unit is labeled “For Autologous Use Only” as they are not screened and tested for the general blood supply
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	NA
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	CMV Unit Test
Description	Antibody screen for cytomegalovirus
Turn Around Times	NA
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	NA
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Crossmatch – Antiglobulin
Description	Compatibility test each unit; immediate spin technique; incubation technique; antiglobulin technique
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	2 ETDA (7 mL) tubes and labeled according to Transfusion Service Guidelines
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Crossmatch – Immediate Spin
Description	Compatibility test each unit; immediate spin technique
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	2 ETDA (7 mL) tubes and labeled according to Transfusion Service Guidelines
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Cryoprecipitate AHF (Cryo) Pooled
Description	Cryoprecipitated Antihemophilic Factor (AHF) contains fibrinogen, Factor VIII, Factor XIII, von Willebrand factor and fibronectin. Several units of Cryoprecipitated AHF have been pooled
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	Cryoprecipitate in process for customer order will not be credited if cancelled or unused
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	HLA Matched Platelets
Description	Apheresis donor platelets previously HLA typed are provided to match the patient’s HLA A,B allele type
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	Platelets that are in transit to customer will not be credited if unused
Form	HLA Requisition Form BS 320H

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Irradiation for Component
Description	Irradiated blood is prepared by exposing the component to a radiation source to prevent proliferation of T lymphocytes
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	Irradiation in process for customer order will not be credited if cancelled or unused
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Physicians Services
Description	Blood bank physician services; difficult cross match and/or evaluation of irregular antibody(s), interpretation and written report
Turn Around Times	NA
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	NA
Form	NA

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Plasma, Cryo Reduced
Description	Plasma, cryoprecipitate reduced is prepared from FFP after thawing and centrifugation and removal of the cryoprecipitate. The remaining product is plasma that is deficient in fibrinogen, Factor VIII, Factor XIII, von Willebrand factor, cryoglobulin and fibronectin
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	Plasma in process for customer order will not be credited if cancelled or unused
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Plasma, Frozen Within 24 Hours After Phlebotomy
Description	Plasma frozen within 24 hours after phlebotomy is prepared from a whole blood collection, separated and placed at -18 C or below within 24 hours from whole blood collection. Units contain 200-250 mL on average. This plasma component is a source of nonlabile plasma proteins. Levels of Factor VIII are significantly reduced and levels of Factor V and other labile plasma proteins are variable compared with FFP. Plasma should be infused immediately after thawing or stored at 1 to 6 C for up to 24 hours
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	Plasma in process for customer order will not be credited if cancelled or unused
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Platelets, Apheresis Leukocyte Reduced
Description	Apheresis platelets leukoreduced can by leukocyte reduced during the collection process or may be prepared by further processing using leukocyte reduction filters. The therapeutic goal of platelet transfusion is to provide adequate numbers of normally functioing platelets for the prevention and cessation of bleeding
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	Platelets that are in transit to customer will not be credited if unused
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Red Blood Cells Leukocyte Reduced
Description	Red blood cells contain hemoglobin and serve as the primary agent for transport of oxygen to tissues. This component is prepared by centrifugation or sedimentation of whole blood to remove much of the plasma, and can also be prepared by apheresis methods. Leukocyte reduction is achieved by filtration
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	NA
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Red Blood Cells, Deglycerolized
Description	Frozen red blood cells are made available for infusion by thawing and removing glycerol by washing the cells
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	Deglycerolized red blood cells that are in transit to customer will not be credited if unused
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Serologic Problem Case – see (IRL) reference testing
Description	Refer to IRL test descriptions
Turn Around Times	NA
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	NA
Form	NA

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Transfusion Reaction Investigation
Description	Investigation of transfusion reaction, physician interpretation and written report
Turn Around Times	NA
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	NA
Form	Transfusion Reaction Report Form TS 009

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Turn Around Times
Description	STAT: Units required within 3 hours of sample receipt ASAP: Units required within 6 hours of sample receipt Routine: Units required within 24 hours of sample receipt
Turn Around Times	NA
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	Insufficient sample or incomplete patient information may result in delays
Form	NA

Laboratory	Transfusion Service
Category	Compatibility Testing & Product Services
Test Name	Whole Blood
Description	Whole blood contains red blood cells, plasma, platelets and cyroprecipitate. This product is rarely used for transfusion because the components are separated and individually ordered and transfused
Turn Around Times	Depends upon request; See TAT description
Sample, Packaging & Shipping Requirements	NA
Form	Transfusion Services Order Form TS 003