Implementation Guide - Use of ISBT 128 in resource_limited countries v1.0.2

This document provides guidance for implementing the ISBT 128 Standard for blood transfusion in resource-limited countries. It provides options to allow facilities to promote safety, traceability and efficiency without needing to implement all features of the ISBT 128 Standard.

This document is a supplement to the ISBT 128 Standard Technical Specification. The scope of this document is limited to those features of ISBT 128 that may be used by blood-banking facilities with limited resources to improve traceability and recipient safety. It is not intended for use by facilities in countries rated as high or medium in the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI). It is also limited to whole blood and blood components.

Main sections:

- Background

- Traceability

- Information environment

- Terminology

- Coding

- Labelling

- ISBT 128 in the hospital blood bank

- Backup systems

- Haemovigilance

- Registration and licencing with ICCBBA

- Appendix 1: Example implementation plan

- Appendix 2: Options for implementing ISBT 128

- Appendix 3: Example labels