SOP.QUA.02.05 Quiz

On receiving a call from a customer regarding a potential transfusion reaction which of the following statements is not TRUE?

The call should be passed immediately to the Laboratory Manager, Veterinary Customer Advisor, or senior member of PBB staff if they are unavailable.
If the potential transfusion reaction is ongoing veterinary support should be offered immediately from an Authorised Veterinary Surgeon, or if out of hours support is required, advise the practice to speak with one of their senior clinicians or to contact the their local referral hospital.
If the potential transfusion reaction has resulted in the death of the recipient advise the customer we will contact them within 24 hours.

How would you prioritise the following report of a potential transfusion reaction?
” The dog was transfused with a unit of DEA 1 positive packed red blood cells yesterday. Today the dog is collapsed, vomiting profusely and has a very high temperature.”

Current > Fatal
Current > Non fatal
Retrospective > Fatal
Retrospective > Non fatal

True or False, on receiving the telephone call report of a potential retrospective non-fatal transfusion reaction the customer should be referred to our website to the Potential Transfusion Reaction Form (FRM/SIS/06) and web guidance document INF/QUA/03 which will guide them on the samples to be submitted. Ensure the customer’s email address has been documented as the call will be followed up with an email using template FRM/QUA/22 which outlines our investigation process. The Laboratory Manager should be CC’d in to this email.

TRUE
FALSE

In relation to the samples submitted to PBB by a practice in relation to a potential transfusion reaction which of the following is CORRECT?

Placed in the transfusion reaction tray in the Laboratory office once you have checked that they are labelled and the Laboratory Manager informed. An email confirming receipt of the samples (and potential transfusion reaction form) should be sent to the customer using the template FRM/QUA/26.
Plasma samples should be placed in the laboratory fridge CE33 making sure they are labelled and the Laboratory Manager informed. An email confirming receipt of the samples (and potential transfusion reaction form) should be sent to the customer using the template FRM/QUA/26.
Blood samples should be placed in laboratory fridge CE33 and plasma in CE24 making sure they are labelled and the Laboratory Manager informed. An email confirming receipt of the samples (and potential transfusion reaction form) should be sent to the customer using the template FRM/QUA/26.

True or False, fatal reactions that are thought to have been caused by the blood product administered must be reported to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by the Clinical Director and Authorised Veterinary Surgeon.

True
False

Based on our Fatal Reaction Information, if a transfusion recipient has died and we have been notified within 24 – 48 hours the practice should be advised of the following.

A post mortem can be performed on the recipient by the veterinary practice if the owner wishes but the owner is responsible for this cost. The deceased recipient should be immediately frozen if a post mortem is required to preserve the tissues.
A post mortem can be arranged by PBB through Nottingham University if the owner wishes and paid for by PBB. The deceased recipient should be kept cool but not frozen if a post mortem is required.

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