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Labelling of blood and blood components

The labels on every bag containing blood and/or component shall contain the following particulars, namely:

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The proper name of the blood product in a prominent place and in bold letters on the bag.
Name and address of the blood bank.
License number.
Serial number.
The date on which the blood is drawn and the date of expiry as prescribed under Schedule P to these rules.
A coloured label shall be put on every bag containing blood.The following colour scheme for the said labels shall be used for different groups of blood:

Blood Group Colour of the label
O Blue

A Yellow

B Pink

AB White
The results of the tests for Hepatitis B surface antigen,and Hepatitis C virus antibody,syphilis,freedom from HIV I and HIV II antibodies and malarial parasite.
The Rh group.
Total volume of blood,the preparation of blood,nature and percentage of anticoagulant.
Keep continuosly temperature at 2^oC- 6^oC for whole blood and/or components.
Disposable transfusion sets with filter shall be used in administration equipment.
Appropriate compatible cross matched blood without a typical antibody in recipipent shall be used
The contents of the bag shall not be used if there is any visible evidence of deterioration like haemolysis,clotting or discoloration.
The label shall indicate the approriate donor classification like "Voluntary Donor" or "Replacement Donor" in no less prominence than the proper name.

Notes:

1. In the case of blood components,particulars of the blood from which such components have been prepared shall be given against item numbers (5), (7), (8), (9) and (14).

2. The blood and/or its components shall be distributed on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.

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