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