Korean J Blood Transfus.  2017 Apr;28(1):13-27. 10.17945/kjbt.2017.28.1.13.

Quality Management of Hematology Tests in Blood Center

• Kim H
• Hur M

• KMID: 2379720
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17945/kjbt.2017.28.1.13

Abstract

The primary goal in transfusion medicine is to promote high standards of quality in all aspects of transfusion, including production, management, and transfusion of blood components. To achieve this goal, a transfusion service quality management system should be established. Such a system should include several organizational structures, responsibilities, policies, processes, procedures, and resources with provided specifications and regulations. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge and practices regarding the quality management of hematology tests applied to the donor selection and production of blood components, including red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitates in the field at blood centers.

Keyword

Quality management; Hematology; Blood center; Transfusion medicine; Donor; Blood component

MeSH Terms

Donor Selection
Erythrocytes
Hematology*
Humans
Plasma
Social Control, Formal
Tissue Donors
Transfusion Medicine