Implementation Guide - A validation tool for ISBT 128 Data Structures v1.3.0

This document provides a mechanism for users to validate their ISBT 128 barcode-reading software. It will help make users aware of how their system responds to a given data structure. Regulatory and compliance staff, as well as software developers, may find this guidance document helpful when developing certain validation test plans.

This guidance should be used in conjunction with the current version of the ISBT 128 Standard Technical Specification (ST-001). Users should already be familiar with the standard's specifications and have a comprehensive understanding of ISBT 128 data structures.

Main sections:

- Background

- About ISBT 128 Data Structures and data identifiers

- Types of data structure messages

- Donation Identification Number [Data Structure 001]

- Blood Groups [ABO and RhD] [Data Structure 002]

- Product Code [Data Structure 003]

- Expiration Date and Time [Data Structure 005]

- Special Testing: General [Data Structure 010]

- Special Testing: Red Blood Cell Antigens - General [Data Structure 012]

- Special Testing: Platelet HLA and Platelet Specific Antigens [Data Structure 014]

- Compound Message [Data Structure 023]

- Chain of Identity Identifier [Data Structure 040]