This document gives the background behind the development of the ISBT 128 information standard. It describes the elements needed to achieve standardization and explains how the standard is used to encode product information into machine readable form.
Use of Product Code Data Structure [003]-Blood
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The purpose of this document is to provide detailed information about ISBT 128 product coding for blood. Specifically, it explains:
- the Product Code Data Structure [003] in detail,
- the structure of the data base that supports the product description code,
- how to select an appropriate product description code, and
- how to request new product description codes.
This will in part replace the Product Code Structure aspect of the Product Code Structure and Labeling Document.
Technical Bulletin 9 - Blood Bag Identification Using ISBT 128 and GS1
Provides guidance on how GS1 carton codes and ISBT 128 can be mapped through the use of the manufacturers data file. Such mapping allows facilities to monitor blood container inventories.
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AABB Standards required that each accredited facility have a plan to convert to ISBT 128 documented by