A new scheme of distribution for NHS Factor 8 concentrates was introduced. The amount to be sent to each region would be calculated by reference to the number of patients who had been reported as being treated in the haemophilia centres of that region in 1974. Read more about A new scheme of distribution for NHS Factor 8 concentrates was introduced. The amount to be sent to each region would be calculated by reference to the number of patients who had been reported as being treated in the haemophilia centres of that region in 1974.
Plasmapheresis grew as a source of plasma and, by 1986/1987, had given rise to just over 10% of the plasma sent to BPL. Read more about Plasmapheresis grew as a source of plasma and, by 1986/1987, had given rise to just over 10% of the plasma sent to BPL.
BPL noted that for the first year since Hepatitis B testing had first been carried out none of the five-litre plasma pools screened for Hepatitis B at regional transfusion centres and dispatched to the BPL had tested positive for Hepatitis B. Read more about BPL noted that for the first year since Hepatitis B testing had first been carried out none of the five-litre plasma pools screened for Hepatitis B at regional transfusion centres and dispatched to the BPL had tested positive for Hepatitis B.
A report was published titled "Value of SAG-M Systems in the Provision of Plasma Products". Read more about A report was published titled "Value of SAG-M Systems in the Provision of Plasma Products".
A meeting of regional transfusion directors was held at BPL to receive information concerning the future requirements for increased supply of plasma for fractionation. Read more about A meeting of regional transfusion directors was held at BPL to receive information concerning the future requirements for increased supply of plasma for fractionation.
Planning was eventually under way for a new building to constitute BPL at Elstree. Read more about Planning was eventually under way for a new building to constitute BPL at Elstree.
Angus MacPherson wrote a letter to John Harley discussing the results of the shift working trial and outlining that the necessary building works could be completed in approximately two and a half years. Read more about Angus MacPherson wrote a letter to John Harley discussing the results of the shift working trial and outlining that the necessary building works could be completed in approximately two and a half years.
A Policy Steering Group for the Redevelopment of BPL meeting was held. Read more about A Policy Steering Group for the Redevelopment of BPL meeting was held.
The Working Party to Advise on Plasma Supplies for Self-Sufficiency in Blood Products published a preliminary report estimating costs of plasmapheresis compared favourably with the estimated cost of obtaining the same weight of whole blood. Read more about The Working Party to Advise on Plasma Supplies for Self-Sufficiency in Blood Products published a preliminary report estimating costs of plasmapheresis compared favourably with the estimated cost of obtaining the same weight of whole blood.
Dr Gunson tabled a paper concluding that the number of plasmapheresis facilities should be increased. The Advisory Committee of the NBTS agreed to set up a Working Party and liaise with Scotland. Read more about Dr Gunson tabled a paper concluding that the number of plasmapheresis facilities should be increased. The Advisory Committee of the NBTS agreed to set up a Working Party and liaise with Scotland.