Blood products
Published on 03 September 2021
These blood products are derived from plasma donations outside the UK.
They are provided commercially.
Some products might be available from your local transfusion laboratory, others are supplied via pharmacy.
Anti-D immunoglobulin
Anti-D immunoglubulin is used to prevent sensitisation to the D-antigen in RhD negative women during pregnancy or after delivery.
Product supplied:
- 500 IU D-Gam: BPL
- 1500 IU Rhophylac: CSL
Prothrombin complex concentrate
Prothrombin complex concentrate is used to reverse anticoagulation with warafin in life threatening and bleeding emergencies.
Product supplied:
- Octaplex
- Beriplex
Albumin
- 20% and 4.5% human albumin solution (HAS)
Intravenous immunoglobulin
- Eg Vigam
Read our clinical guidelines and policies.