Power Outage
Unit and Sample Processing
Packing
100

In the event of a power outrage what tube do you use ?

White Tube

100

How many units can you work at a time ?

1

100

What is the maximum units that can be packed into the case?

12

200

Why it is important to remove frost from the bottle once power/network is restored?

To ensure the dynamic label adheres to the bottle

200

Why is placement of the dynamic label important?

This ensure we can see the manufacturer label, and that the collection numbers line up for easy verification, and that the gap is present for cutting

200

How many samples make a full manifest?

396

300

Where do you place the sample after collection?

Attached the samples to the unit with a rubber band.

300

Describe the aseptic technique when collecting a sample from a plasma unit.

Insert the sampling device into the port without touching the tip of the sampling device

300

Why is it important to pack only one case at a time?

To prevent any mix-up with units. We want the electronic record to match the physical case

400

What forms are required for a power and network outage?

Donor Phlebotomy Form and Manual Quarantine log

400

Is it acceptable to attempt to open or widen a unit’s sampling port with foreign objects such as scissors, ice picks, paper clips, etc.?

No, Never. If you are unable to obtain a sample the unit needs to be wasted. 

400

Why do we place units in a waste container? 

To show that the unit was rejected electronically

500

Why is it important to remove the frost from the unit?

To ensure the dynamic label is properly applied

500

How does a have following disconnect before it must be placed in the freezer? 

30 minutes from unit disconnect

500

How high can you stack the totes when removing them from freezer?

You can not stack the totes

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