Screening Activities
What is the acceptable donation frequency?
SOP: CTR2002 Donor Screening
Donation Frequency: Donor can only donate twice in any 7-day period, with a minimum of 1 day separation
How long must a donor phone number and address be good for?
SOP: CTR2000 Medical Receptionist Overview
8 weeks
How do you perform a literacy check?
SOP: CTR2001 Donor Chart
Personnel will utilize the Source Plasma Industry High Risk Poster- CTR1000F-aa to determine literacy for each donor by asking the donor to read 3 bullet points and summarize what they read.
Which equipment in medical reception area require validation?
SOP: CTR6001 Equipment Overview
HemataSTAT and Refractometers
Explain the testing personnel qualifications.
SOP: CTR9004 CLIA
Testing personnel must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
How full must the capillary tube be filled?
What must you do with the tube after it is filled?
SOP: CTR2002 Donor Screening
The self-sealing capillary tube should be filled 1/2 to 3/4 full of blood and allowed to sit for 30 seconds prior to centrifuging.
How do you confirm the donor zip code is acceptable?
SOP: CTR2000 Medical Receptionist Overview
The applicant donor's zip code must be listed on the center's acceptable zip code list.
What are some examples of naturally managing high blood pressure/pulse?
SOP: CTR3002F-ad Successful Donation Tips: High Blood Pressure/Pulse
- Eating a healthy diet
- Staying physically active
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption
- Managing stress
- Eating Less salt
- Limiting caffeine
- Quitting smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke
What are the daily activities on the refractometer?
SOP: CTR6009 Refractometer
Every day, staff will calibrate the refractometer using distilled water, and three levels of Refractometer calibration control: Normal, Low, and High.
Describe the next steps taken for a distilled water reading that reads “Out of Limits”
SOP: CTR6009 Refractometer
If the distilled water reading fails, a set-point calibration must be completed, and distilled water retested.
Who is permitted to update donor demographics after a donation occurs?
Center Management
What must be confirmed on the CSI to determine if there is a match?
SOP: CTR2001WI-ac Alternate Social Security Verification
Only review SSN verification to determine if a match is found.
What are some examples of how to naturally increase hematocrit levels?
SOP: CTR3002F-ae Successful Donation Tips: Hematocrit (HCT)
Can increase HCT by consuming food or supplements that increase iron. Food examples are:
- Almonds
- Artichokes
- Beans
- Chickpeas
- Dried fruit
- Fish and shellfish
- Green, leafy vegetables
- Iron-fortified foods
- Lentils
- Pomegranate juice
- Prune juice
- Pumpkin seeds
What activities are performed on the hemataSTAT? (all periodic activities)
Daily Inspection:
- The HemataSTAT is clean
- The lid is lockable
- The tube size is 1.1
- Capillary tube holders replaced if needed.
Monthly Activities:
- Rotor Cleaning
- Monthly Controls
Quarterly Activities:
- Timer Check
- RPM Check
Explain how to determine the expiration date to record when opening a new control vial.
SOP: CTR6000 Supplies Overview
Open Refractrol vials are good for 14 days, with the day of opening being day 1.
When should a second finger stick be performed?
SOP: CTR2002 Donor Screening
If the sample has hemolyzed, if it has air bubbles or leakage, if red cells are dispensed onto the prism.
What must the new donor binder include?
SOP: CTR2000 Medical Reception Overview
The New Donor Binder will include:
- CTR1000F-aa Source Plasma Industry Risk Poster
- CTR1000F-ab Medication List
- CTR1000F-ac Donor Educational Materials
- CTR3000F-aa Plasmapheresis Informed Consent
What are some examples of how to naturally reduce hematocrit levels?
SOP: CTR3002F-ae Successful Donation Tips: Hematocrit (HCT)
You can reduce tour hematocrit through the following dietary modifications:
- Avoiding iron supplements
- Eating more bran
- Staying hydrated
- Avoiding alcohol
- Eating more grapefruit
- Getting more antioxidants
Lifestyle modifications:
- Doing moderate exercise
- Moving to a lower altitude
- Giving up smoking
What is the purpose of the Refractrol Control Certificate?
SOP: CTR6000 Supplies Overview
The Refractrol Control Certificate is used to verify that transportation did not negatively impact the controls.
Who must perform proficiency testing?
SOP: CTR9004 CLIA
Proficiency testing must be performed by personnel who are normally responsible for testing donor samples.
What are the screening vital ranges?
SOP: CTR2002 Donor Screening
Weight: 110-400lbs
BP: Systolic- 90-180mmHg
Diastolic- 50-100mmHg
Pulse: 50-100bpm
Temperature: No higher than 99.5
Hematocrit: Male- 39-54%
Female: 38-54%
Total Protein: 6.0-9.0g/dL
Donors are considered an applicant until the center receives what?
- A passing health assessment
- A passing NDDR
- A passing assessment if high-risk activities
- Two complete sets of negative VMT and NAT test results within the past 6 months
- A signed informed consent
What are some examples of how to naturally increase protein levels?
You can increase your protein by consuming foods or supplements that increase amino acids. For example:
- Lean meats
- Poultry
- Fish and seafood
- Eggs
- Dairy Products
- Nuts
- Legumes and beans
What actions do you take if the refractometer displays an 'image fuzzy or no sample' message?
SOP: CTR6009 Refractometer
Clean and dry the prism and repeat the step. May require an additional finger stick to get another sample.
What is the Technical Consultant evaluating for CLIA sign offs?
SOP: CTR9004 CLIA
The Technical Consultant will evaluate the learner by reviewing the blind sample testing section, asking the learner knowledge questions, and observing their performance. Evaluation will be completed by placing a checkmark in the appropriate section for each action, knowledge question, and performance task.