Blood Transfusion services
The Blood Transfusion departments at RD&E and NDH provide a comprehensive diagnostic service across Devon. The departments have accreditation with UKAS and are compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (MHRA). The department also maintains IBMS training status for Biomedical Scientists.
Laboratory Opening Hours
The laboratories are open for routine work everyday from 7:30am to 5:30pm with an out of hours service running for the rest of the time.
What we do
We help people who need blood transfusions. A blood transfusion is when someone needs extra blood because they are sick or have been hurt.
Our Work and opening hours
We do several important jobs. We keep safe blood ready for patients who need it, and we test people's blood to make sure it's the right type. We also help pregnant women by checking their blood and work with other smaller hospitals and kidney treatment centers. We work normal hours from 7:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the evening, every day. We also provide emergency help that's available 24 hours a day for urgent situations.
Safety first
We follow very strict safety rules to make sure all blood is safe. Special organisations check our work to make sure we're doing everything correctly.
We also help train other people who want to learn about blood work.
Where to find us
Our blood service works at two hospitals - RD&E and NDH - and helps people all across Devon
Patient Information Leaflets
Information for healthcare professionals
Advice for Healthcare professionals can be found here
https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/healthcare-professionals/pathology/
Additional advice can be found at the Blood Transfusion page on HUB or by contacting the lab directly.