Resource library
Our resources are available to be downloaded for free, and printed copies of selected resources can also be ordered at no cost.
Blood Book: Australian Blood Administration
The Blood Book: Australian Blood Administration Handbook is a comprehensive resource to assist with safe bedside transfusion practice. To order a hard copy, please email BloodBook@redcrossblood.org.au
Abdominal Organ TWL Enrolment Form
This is an abdominal organ transplant waiting list enrolment form.
ACT Request for manufactured products - named
A request form to order manufactured products for a named patient.
Acute Transfusion Reactions Poster
A poster showing the signs and symptoms of acute transfusion reactions. This can be printed in A3.
Antenatal Iron Deficiency Audit Data Collection
This is a sample template for audit results for a maternity blood management project.
Anticoagulation monitoring and management
Guidance on the laboratory effects of common anticoagulants, reversal strategies and perioperative management.
Approved Health Provider information for serum
Information for Approved Health Providers/Hospital laboratories regarding serum eyedrops.
Automated Screening for High Titre Anti AB
This document is a communication to advise the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood will introduce a new automated screening test.
Blood Component Information: An Extension of
The BCI describes the blood components produced by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, including a description of the blood collection process, method of manufacture, critical manufacturing steps, clinical indications for use, and administration methods.
Comparison of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Products
Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is available for supply under National Blood Authority arrangements. This table compares the IVIg products, Intragam 10, Flebogamma 5% Dif, Flebogamma 10% Dif and Privigen 10% and Octagam 10%.
Comparison of Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin
Subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) is available for supply under National Blood Authority arrangements. This table compares the SCIg products, Evogam, Hizentra and Cuvitru.
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma and COVID-19
Information for donors who have recently recovered from COVID-19.
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma and Hyperimmune
Information for external providers about donors for COVID-19 convalescent plasma and COVID-19 immunoglobulin.
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Product Codes and
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Product Codes and Barcodes
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Product Information
COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Product Information Sheet
Discrepancy Notification
A form used to report units with a positive DAT or discrepancy in phenotype to Lifeblood.
Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19
Frequently Asked Questions – COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma (CP)