British Society for Haematology (BSH) guidelines

The Estimation of Fetomaternal Haemorrhage  Transplacental haemorrhage (TPH) may occur following a sensitisng event during pregnancy or at delivery and can lead to RhD immunisation. …

Investigation and Management of Acute Transfusion Reactions  Although acute non-haemolytic febrile or allergic reactions (ATRs) are a common complication of transfusion and often result in …

Management of Anaemia and Red Cell Transfusion in Adult Critically Ill Patients This guideline aims to summarise the current literature guiding the use of red …

Pre-Transfusion Compatibility Procedures in Blood Transfusion Laboratories The effective development and maintenance of satisfactory standards in pre-transfusion testing requires a structured approach in the adoption …

Specification, Implementation and Management of Information Technology (IT) Systems in Hospital Transfusion Laboratories These guidelines are intended to support hospital blood transfusion laboratories when changing …

Use of Anti-D Immunoglobin for the Prevention of Haemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn The objective of this guideline is to provide healthcare professionals …

Clinical Use of Apheresis Procedures Clinical use of apheresis procedures for the treatment of patients and collection of cellular therapy products This guideline is an …

Transfusion for Fetuses, Neonates and Older Children Appropriate transfusion of fetal and paediatric patients of all ages is vital in order to balance transfusion benefits …

Blood Grouping and Antibody Testing in Pregnancy  This guideline gives recommendations for serological and molecular blood grouping and red cell antibody testing in pregnancy to …

Red Cell Transfusion in Sickle Cell Disease Part II This guideline addresses the specific indications for transfusion in SCD. Transfusions can be given for either …