Blood Components: Monographs & Resources
Blood Components
Referral to and use of Blood Component Monographs is recommended for all sites in Saskatchewan. Details are not specific to any particular transfusion facility.
Red Blood Cells (RBC)
Platelets (PLC)
Plasma (FP)
Cryosupernatant Plasma (CSP)
Cryoprecipitate (Cryo)
Solvent Detergent (S/D) Plasma
Use of this decision algorithm is recommended in all Saskatchewan hospital facilities and aligns with the Transfusion Best Practice Recommendations
Guidance for physicians regarding the appropriateness of special RBC and platelet modifications for patients (e.g. irradiated, washed, antigen matched)
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If you have questions or feedback to provide about our Transfusion Medicine resources or webpage content, please send an email to LQR@saskhealthauthority.ca. Your email will be directed to the appropriate Transfusion Medicine specialist for review and response. Thank you.