Recommendations for UK Blood Services
| Recommendation | Action by |
|---|---|
| GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS | |
| Serological investigation of suspected TRALI cases must include tests for antibodies to human leucocyte antigen (HLA) Class II, HLA Class I and granulocyte specific antigens | UK Blood Services |
| UK Blood Services should continue to consider strategies to minimise the risk of TRALI from apheresis platelets | UK Blood Services |
| TRANSFUSION TRANSMITTED INFECTION | |
| Efforts to prevent bacterial contamination of blood components should continue. These include – Continuation of diversion of the first 20-30 mL of the donation (likely to contain any organisms entering the collection needle from the venepuncture site). – Careful attention to adequate cleansing of donors’ arms. – Adherence to BCSH guidelines (1999) with regard to the visual inspection of blood components for any irregular appearance immediately prior to transfusion | UK Blood Services |
| UK Blood Service collection teams should ensure donor selection guidelines are adhered to at all times in order to prevent transmission of blood borne infections | UK Blood Services |