The Blood Transfusion Department is split between two hospital sites (Western General and St. John's). The service is provided by HCPC registered scientific personnel and technical support workers. A range of tests are available, with additional clinical advisory and interprative support where necessary.
Tests Available:
- Blood grouping and Antibody screening by Automated and Manual techniques.
- Crossmatching of blood by Automated and Manual techniques.
- Antibody identification.
- Antigen identification.
- Ante Natal serology techniques (St. John's Hospital only).
- Reception and distribution of blood and blood products.