SOP.QUA.02.05 QUIZ (Permanent VS)

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, 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.

Once the initial documents for a potential transfusion reaction have been collected and are ready for you to review, which of the following statements regarding next steps is NOT correct?

You immediately initiate a product recall for all products associated with that donor and/or that donation session
You use the email template FRM/QUA/24 to request any tests you require for the investigation
You will begin a non-conformance if appropriate

Regarding the results of any IDEXX tests which of the following statements is FALSE?

Any testing taking place in relation to a potential transfusion reaction would never be carried out IDEXX to ensure an independent external laboratory was involved
You will access the results via VetConnect Plus and add a note in the comments section before emailing the laboratory manager to inform them
The test results will be emailed directly to the practice who will then pass the results to PBB

In the closing stages of a potential transfusion reaction investigation, which of the following statements is incorrect?

The customer update where a critical reaction has occurred must be sent by you as the authorised veterinary surgeon
Fatal reactions thought to be caused by blood must be reported to the VMD using their digital service
You must finalise the transfusion reaction investigation within 14 days of receiving the last of any laboratory results by updating the Potential Transfusion Reaction Analysis Report with your conclusions , your name and the date
Where a critical reaction is deemed not to have occurred, the laboratory manager will inform the customer of any pertinent conclusions within 5 days of you closing the review

SOP.QUA.02.05 QUIZ (Permanent VS)

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