Implementation guide - Use of the Donation Identification Number [Data Structure 001] v1.2.0

This document provides specific guidance in the use of the Donation Identification Number [Data Structure 001]. It will help facilities that manage medical products of human origin understand and appropriately use the Donation Identification Number.

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

Main sections:

� Background

� Donation Identification Number [Data Structure 001]

� Facility Identification Number (FIN)

� Year code

� Sequence number

� Flag characters

� Check character

� Text associated with the DIN

� Re-labelling of products

� Traceability issues

� Information for software developers