# Electronic issue of blood components

Source: https://www.keypedia.com/records/uk_mhra_guidance/uk-mhra/4182e6ad-fa67-4853-8053-bd7bab6e0681
Type: Guidance
Published: May 5, 2010

> Guidance for hospital blood banks on issuing blood components electronically in line with best practice. 

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## Content

This guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency ( MHRA ) clarifies the MHRA ’s expectations on the control of electronic issue of blood components. It should be used in conjunction with: British Committee for Standards in Haematology ( BCSH ) guidelines for blood bank computing BCSH guidelines for compatibility procedures in blood transfusion laboratories Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (SI 2005 No. 50, as amended) Regulation 9 (1) b , referencing Commission Directive 2005/62/EC ‘standards and specifications relating to a quality system for blood establishments’

## Attachments

- [Electronic issue of blood components](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a807eebed915d74e33fac2b/MHRA_Guidance_on_Electronic_Issue_new_logo.pdf)