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Transfusion Safety

One blood donation has the potential to save as many as three lives4

 

A single donation of just half a liter of blood can positively affect the lives of multiple patients.

Every year worldwide there are over 164 million blood and plasma donations that are commonly used in supportive care for cardiovascular and transplant surgery patients, trauma victims and those undergoing cancer therapy.1,2

Ensuring access to a sufficient and safe supply of blood and blood-derived products is an international health priority that has been highlighted by the World Health Organisation since 1975.3

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Keeping the blood supply safe

Blood transfusion safety relies heavily on the accurate and timely screening of blood for transmissible infections. In addition, pathogens evolve and new ones emerge, demanding the need for continuous and robust test innovation and development.

With over 30 years in blood safety, Roche offers the most comprehensive screening solution on the market today.5 Roche has become a trusted partner for screening centres, and is the only single provider for serology*, nucleic acid testing (NAT), lab automation and IT for blood centres and blood fractionators worldwide.5

Related information

Donor Screening
Donor Screening

Roche offers a complete solution for blood and plasma screening tailored to a lab’s needs and designed to work together for maximum efficiency.

Nucleic Acid Testing Solutions
Nucleic Acid Testing

Roche offers NAT solutions, including instruments and assays developed using high-performance real-time PCR technology. Easily integrated into pre- and post-analytic solutions, they enable greater overall workflow efficiency.

 

Serology Solutions
Serology Solutions

Serology screening is crucial to ensuring a safe blood supply. Elecsys® assays developed by Roche include highly specific and sensitive serology tests to deliver reliable results Rely on high-quality assays that offer comprehensive genotype coverage and excellent sensitivity to protect blood and plasma from pathogens. 

Laboratory Automation & IT Solutions
Laboratory Automation & IT Solutions

Laboratory automation & IT offered by Roche simplifies, streamlines and standardizes the screening process. It supports seamless connectivity and traceability at all levels of throughput, allowing a reduction in errors, more consistent results and ultimately more control over your lab's processes.

Products of the Roche blood safety solutions portfolio are not commercially available in all regions. Please contact your local Roche representative regarding availability.
 
References
 
  1. World Health Organisation. Blood Safety and Availability 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2018 from: www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/blood-safety-and-availability
  2. Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2018 from: http://www.pptaglobal.org/images/Data/Plasma_Collection/Total_Yearly_Collections_2007_-_2016.pdf
  3. World Health Organisation. Global Status Report on Blood Safety and Availability 2016.
  4. American Red Cross Blood Services. Retrieved on 18 June 2018 from: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/how-blood-donations-help/blood-needs-blood-supply.html
  5. Data on file. Roche Diagnostics International Ltd.
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