Implementation guide – Product Coding [Data Structures 003 and 032] – Cellular Therapy v1.3.0

This document provides guidance for cellular therapy facilities in the use of the Product Code [Data Structure 003], Product Divisions [Data Structure 032], and the supporting database in the coding of cellular therapy products. It will help users select the correct Product Description Code (PDC) and request new PDCs.

This document is a supplement to the ISBT 128 Standard Technical Specification.

Main sections:

· Background

· Product Code [Data Structure 003]

· Product Divisions [Data Structure 032]

· Product description code (PDC)

· Coding of product description information

· PDC database

· Selecting Appropriate PDCs

· PDCs designated for local or national use

· Collection type code

· Division code