We are pleased to advise that 100% of red cells supplied by the Blood Service nationally are now prestorage leucodepleted.
Bedside leucodepletion filters will no longer be required. However, all blood components will still require administration via a standard blood giving set containing a 170–200 µm aggregate filter.
Further information regarding this initiative and how it affects bedside practice is explained in Leucodepletion FAQs.
New process for managing orders for blood and blood products
