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Organisation of blood transfusion services
1North London Blood Transfusion Centre, Colindale.
Abstract:
Worldwide, the availability of blood product support for patients varies considerably, not only in quantity and in standards but also with regard to safety from infections, and specifications for components. Similarly, the organisation responsible for providing blood varies from one country to another. This article discusses the organisation of transfusion services in the UK, describing how the blood supply is provided and looks briefly at the structure of the organisations involved.
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