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Blood Tracking

Blood bar coding allows the tracking of blood from its donation to its use.

Bracelet with a barcode is worn by patient is matched with bar code on the blood bag / donor

Advantages of Blood Bar Coding

Can track a patient / donor if given bad blood (CJD, hepatitis, cross contamination).
Better stock control of the blood.
Makes sure patient gets the right type.

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