Division of pathology
Blood Transfusion
About the department
The Blood Transfusion department offers a range of tests and services to ensure the safe and effective use of blood components for patients eg red cells, platelets and plasma.
The department is based within the pathology division at both the James Cook University Hospital and The Friarage Hospital
The laboratories work to nationally agreed standards as set out by the Clinical Pathology Association (CPA) and Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA). We work closely with NHS Blood & Transplant.
The laboratories undertake the full range of blood group and antibody identification and provide appropriate blood for transfusion to patients. We also undertake monitoring of blood groups and antibodies in pregnancy and more specialised management of patients with complex transfusion needs.
The Friarage Hospital
The blood transfusion laboratory at The Friarage Hospital is based within the Blood Sciences Department. It is a new purpose built laboratory opened in 2007.
The core laboratory working hours are 0830 – 1700, Monday to Friday. An emergency service runs outwith these hours.
The James Cook University Hospital
The blood transfusion laboratory is based within the pathology department at the James Cook University Hospital. It is a purpose built laboratory opened in 2002.
The core laboratory working hours are 0900 – 1730, Monday to Friday. An emergency service runs outside these hours.
Hospital Transfusion Services
The laboratory transfusion service works in conjunction with a team of transfusion practitioners to promote safe transfusion practice within the trust. The service is overseen by the Hospital Transfusion Committee (HTC) and hospital transfusion team. These groups ensure the safe and appropriate use of blood within the trust by coordinating the transfusion policy, education and appropriate use of blood. The HTC works to regional and national standards set by the Regional and National Blood Transfusion Committees. The hospital participates in the national reporting scheme for transfusion incidents (SHOT).
The Team
Dr Angela Wood (Clinical Director)
Dr John Chandler
Dr Ray Dang
Dr Dianne Plews (Laboratory Lead)
Dr Chris Millar
Transfusion Laboratory Manager: Mr C Elliott
HTC chair: Dr G Danjoux
Useful Links
The following websites related to this specialty may be helpful:
