Kit components

The kit consists of two parts in a single package: for blood collection from the donor (19 items) and for transfusion to the recipient (24 items).

Components: Donor

01

Donor questionnaire

Questionnaire for blood and blood component donors in accordance with Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 385 of 1 August 2005 (as amended by Order No. 207 of 8 February 2021).

The questionnaire is designed to collect the donor’s life history and identify likely risks of infection. The reverse side contains information on the conditions of and contraindications to donation.

02

Sticker for additional donor questionnaire data

Used to record additional data about the donor and to label the questionnaire.

03

Vacutainer holder

Used to collect blood into a vacutainer for further retrospective laboratory control.

04

Blood collection needle

21G, 0.8 × 38 mm.

Used to collect blood into a vacutainer for further retrospective laboratory control.

05

Vacutainer, sterile, purple top, 6 ml

Additive: K2-EDTA or K3-EDTA.

Purpose: hematological testing of whole blood.

The donor blood sample becomes part of the recipient’s medical records.

06

Vacutainer, sterile, red top, 6 ml

Additive: clot activator — silicon dioxide (SiO2).

Purpose: blood collection for further retrospective laboratory control in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Counteracting the Spread of Diseases Caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Legal and Social Protection of People Living with HIV”, in case donor blood is tested for transfusion-transmitted infections with a rapid test.

07

Single blood bag with CPDA-1 anticoagulant solution, 450 ml

CPDA-1 ensures blood storage in the container under defined temperature conditions for 35 days.

Ingredients:

  • Sodium citrate dihydrate 2.63 g
  • Citric acid monohydrate 0.32 g
  • Sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate 0.22 g
  • Glucose anhydrous 2.90 g
  • Adenine 0.027 g
  • Water for injection up to 100 ml
08

Blood bag sticker

Used for labeling the blood bag.

09

Blood group rapid test (EldonCard), double

Includes:

  • Double test card
  • Laminating film
  • 8 scoops for applying blood to the test circles on the card
  • 2 automatic green scarifiers (lancets) (21G needle, 2.4 mm)
  • 2 alcohol wipes, 3×6 cm
  • 2 ampoules of sterile water for injection, 2 ml each
  • Pasteur pipette, 1 ml
  • Instructions for use
10

Combined rapid test for 4 infections: HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C

Includes:

  • Rapid test (passive-access test panel, pipette, diluent)
  • Automatic green scarifier (lancet) (21G needle, 2.4 mm)
  • Alcohol wipe, 3×6 cm
  • Instructions for use
11

Paracord, 25 cm

Used to measure how full the 450 ml blood bag is in the field when no scales are available.

12

Reusable beaded cable tie with a mark

Used to measure how full the 450 ml blood bag is in the field when no scales are available. The distance from the lock to the mark is exactly 16.5 cm. Total length is 24 cm and may vary.

13

Rubber venous tourniquet

Disposable rubber tourniquet, 2.5 × 48 cm.

Used to increase venous filling at the site where the blood bag needle is inserted.

14

Alcohol wipes, 2 pcs

Soaked in 70% ethanol, large size (11×15 cm). Used to treat the venipuncture site before inserting the blood bag needle.

15

Sterile gauze wipes

Two 10×10 cm wipes in an individual package. Applied to the injection site after collection.

16

Nitrile gloves, 1 pair

Size L.

17

Transpore™ surgical tape, 2.5 × 900 cm

Used to fix the blood bag needle in the optimal position for fast blood collection, and to fix the gauze wipe after collection. Polyethylene microperforated tape, tears easily, has good adhesive properties.

18

Waterproof hygienic pad

Size 40×60 cm.

Used to make blood collection more convenient and hygienic.

19

Black permanent marker

Compact black mini marker, used to fill in the blood bag label sticker and the donor questionnaire, and to add extra notes and marks.

Components: Recipient

01

Hemotransfusion protocol

Current version in accordance with the current legislation (Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 1336 of 21.07.2023 “On approval of the form ‘Transfusion protocol’ for use at the pre-hospital stage”).

02

Vacutainer holder

Used to collect blood into a vacutainer for further retrospective laboratory control.

03

Blood collection needle

21G, 0.8 × 38 mm.

Used to collect blood into a vacutainer for further retrospective laboratory control.

04

Vacutainer, sterile, purple top, 6 ml

Additive: K2-EDTA or K3-EDTA.

Purpose: hematological testing of whole blood.

Used to collect blood into a vacutainer before transfusion for further retrospective laboratory control, as recommended by Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 1192 of 11 July 2022, Annex 1, item 5.

05

Vacutainer, sterile, red top, 6 ml

Additive: clot activator — silicon dioxide (SiO2).

Purpose: blood collection for further retrospective laboratory testing of the recipient’s blood for transfusion-transmitted infections before transfusion.

06

Blood group rapid test (EldonCard), double

Includes:

  • Double test card
  • Laminating film
  • 8 scoops for applying blood to the test circles on the card
  • 2 automatic green scarifiers (lancets) (21G needle, 2.4 mm)
  • 2 alcohol wipes, 3×6 cm
  • 2 ampoules of sterile water for injection, 2 ml each
  • Pasteur pipette, 1 ml
  • Instructions for use
07

IV catheter, 18G

Used to provide intravenous access.

08

IV catheter, 16G

Used to provide intravenous access.

Provides a faster transfusion rate than an 18G catheter.

09

Transfusion set with filter

A linear drip set designed for blood and blood products, with appropriate labeling.

Equipped with a filter with a pore size of 200 µm.

10

Rubber venous tourniquet

Disposable rubber tourniquet, 2.5 × 48 cm.

Used to increase venous filling at the site of intravenous access.

11

IV catheter fixation plaster, 2 pcs

U-shaped plaster for fixing intravenous catheters, 6×7 cm.

12

Sterile gauze wipes, 2 pcs

Two 5×5 cm wipes per individual package.

Applied to the injection site.

13

Alcohol wipes, 4 pcs

Soaked in 70% ethanol, small size (3×6 cm). Used to treat the venous access site.

14

Nitrile gloves, 1 pair

Size L.

15

Three-way infusion stopcock

Makes it easier to work with the venous catheter port and to perform the bedside biological compatibility test.

16

10 ml and 20 ml syringes with two needles, 3 pcs

With 21G (38 mm) and 23G (32 mm) needles.

Used to dilute medicines and administer them via venous access.

17

NaCl 0.9% solution, 100 ml, in a plastic container with a port

With instructions for medical use.

18

NaCl 0.9% solution, 5 ml, in a plastic ampoule

With instructions for medical use.

19

Hemaxam (tranexamic acid), 50 mg/ml, plastic ampoules of 10 ml, 4 pcs

With instructions for medical use.

20

Calcium gluconate 10%, plastic ampoules of 10 ml, 3 pcs

With instructions for medical use.

21

Sticker for recording medications given

Provides an additional way to document the medications given.

22

Reminder sticker

Lists the test results, reference samples and documents that must be handed over together with the recipient to the next stage of medical care.

23

Reusable beaded cable tie, 10 cm

Used to hang the blood bag above the level of the recipient’s heart when there is no convenient place to hook it through the bag’s eyelet.

24

Black permanent marker

Compact black mini marker, used to fill in the blood bag label sticker and the donor questionnaire, and to add extra notes and marks.