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21 CFR 640.5(c): Testing the blood

PART 640-ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR HUMAN BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS · Subpart A-Whole Blood

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Citation 21 CFR 640.5(c)
Section Testing the blood
Part PART 640-ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR HUMAN BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS
Subpart Subpart A-Whole Blood
Subchapter 21 CFR F Biologics
Product types cited Biologics
Regulation text (excerpt) (c) Determination of the Rh factors. Each container of Whole Blood shall be classified as to Rh type on the basis of tests done on the sample. The label shall indicate the extent of typing and the results of all tests performed. If the test, using Anti-D Blood Grouping Reagent, is positive, the container may be labeled “Rh Positive.” If the test is negative, the results shall be confirmed by further testing which shall include tests for the “weak D (formerly Du).” Blood may be labeled “Rh…

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