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Delays to cross matching of blood

April 30, 2021

Due to a laboratory IT issue, electronic issue of blood is suspended.

  • Cross matching of blood will take longer.
  • Emergency blood is available immediately.
  • Fully cross matched blood may take up to an hour to issue.

At Sandwell from 12midnight to 8am fully cross matched blood may take up to 2hours.

Where possible please ensure you plan transfusions ahead and account for the additional time.
We will update you when the situation improves.

If you have any further queries please direct to the blood bank 0121 507 4251/ 3110/on call bleep (OOH).

Clinical query can be directed to Dr S Pancham via Trust Mobile.