Sec. 58-2.24. Disposal of untransfused blood units

Units deemed unsuitable for transfusion, those not transfused for any reason, and those designated for disposal for any reason, shall be disposed of by an appropriate method in accordance with all applicable regulations and requirements. All expired blood components shall be transferred to a separate storage location within 24 hours of expiration. All such components shall be destroyed, discarded, or removed for non-transfusion purposes within 72 hours of expiration, or returned to the collection facility within one week of expiration.