Please call the Infusion Centre before referring a patient for a blood transfusion, especially if this is the patient’s first transfusion request at Peninsula Health. The need for and timing of transfusion it is very patient dependent is subject to appointment availability.
The Infusion Centre is not an emergency service. Patients who are acutely unwell, haemodynamically compromised or have active uncontrolled bleeding or have a hb < 70g/L with signs and symptoms of anaemia need to be referred to the Emergency Department.
Referral form for Blood Transfusions at Peninsula Health.
GP Referral Process for Blood Transfusions
For more information on blood transfusions, see Patient Blood Management Guidelines.
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