Implementation guide – Use of Product Code [Data Structure 003] – Blood v1.2.0

This document provides guidance for blood facilities in the use of the Product Code [Data Structure 003] and its supporting database in the coding of blood components. It defines the ISBT 128 Product Code and explains the ISBT 128 Product Description Code (PDC) Database. It also explains how to find an appropriate PDC and how to request new PDCs.

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

Main sections:

· Background

· Product Code [Data Structure 003]

· Product description codes

· Coding of product description information

· ISBT 128 PDC Database

· Selecting appropriate PDCs

· Requesting new PDCs

· PDCs designated for national or local/facility use

· Collection type code (intended use)

· Division code