Thursday 26 August 2021

NHS stops some blood tests due to vial shortages

NHS stops some blood tests due to vial shortages The NHS has temporarily stopped some blood testing for certain conditions due to shortages of collection tubes.

NHS England has issued guidance urging doctors to stagger regular blood tests if clinically safe.

The decision came after Becton Dickinson, which makes vials for the NHS, warned of serious supply chain issues across the UK. BBC News

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