Blood Transfusion services
Staff in our blood transfusion team examine samples to determine a patient's blood group, detect the presence of any antibodies and provide a match to donor blood, so that transfusions can be given safely. Blood transfusions help save the lives of thousands of patients who are suffering a serious injury, undergoing surgery, and being treated for diseases or lifelong conditions.
Northern services
The Blood Transfusion department provides a comprehensive diagnostic service. You can find out more by calling the Transfusion Laboratory on 01271 322327
Eastern services
The Blood Transfusion Department provides a service for the provision of blood components and products to patients within the RD&E hospital as well as those in satellite renal units and the eastern Devon Community Hospitals. The department also processes blood grouping and antibody screening tests for out-patients, in-patients and antenatal patients.
To find out more, visit Exeter Clinical Laboratory website.
Information for healthcare professionals
We have a dedicated section for Healthcare professionals here.
You can also find out more via the Exeter Clinical Laboratory website (Eastern services) or the Pathology Handbook (Northern services).