Guidelines on the use of irradiated blood components prepared by the British Committee for Standards in Haematology blood transfusion task force

Purpose and objectives: To provide healthcare professionals with clear guidance on
situations when the use of irradiated blood components is appropriate, and to document any recognized advantages and disadvantages of their use. The guidance may not be appropriate in all patient situations, and individual circumstances may dictate an alternative approach. Studies of patients in all age groups have been considered.

First published online 18 November 2010
British Journal of Haematology, 152, 35–51 doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2010.08444.x