CBB Survey 2015

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1. General Information
Name of CBBCYCORD PACBB
CBB DirectorPAUL
CBB DirectorCOSTEAS
AddressOLD ROAD NICOSIA-LIMASSOL
AddressNICOSIA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Address2029
AddressNICOSIA
Phone Number0035722603246
Date CBB Started Collecting Cord Blood Units
(month/day/year)
11/19/2005
Number of Public Cord Blood Units2,634
Planned Number of Public Cord Blood Units Stored in 2015400
Lists on BMDWYes
Affiliated with National Stem Cell Donor RegistryYes
Registry AffiliationCYPRUS BONE MARROW DONOR REGISTRY, CYBMDR
2. Cord Blood Units in Inventory
Current Processing MethodVapour+ red auto
Previous Processing MethodLiquid+ red auto
Year Current Process Method Started2008
Percent of Units Plasma and RBC Reduced (automated)71
Percent of Units No Volume Reduction29
3. Accreditations, Licenses and Certifications
FACT-NetcordIn process of accreditation
AABBNo
Competent Authority/ National Health AuthorityYes
Name of Competent AuthorityMINISTRY OF HEALTH
Audited by National Stem Cell RegistryYes
ISONo
4. Cord Blood Collection
Current Collection Practice
Is the collection In/Ex -Utero or both?
In-utero
Current Antiseptic Betadine
Collection BagDouble needle
Agitation during CollectionNone
5. Conditioning/Transport from Collection Site to CBB
Secondary Bag UsedYes
Transport ConditionsUnqualified transporter
Transport ConditionsPassive refrigeration system
Transport ConditionsElectronic temperature probe
Transport ConditionsGround transport
Temp. for Storage and TransportDefined (above +8°C)
6. Pre-Processing Evaluation
Completed Prior to Accepting a CBUMedical history, collection report, informed consent
Current Threshold for Accepting a CBUViability threshold CD45
Method for CD34 RemunerationISHAGE guidelines
External Proficiency Testing for QC of FACS LabUKNEQAS
Post Processing/ Pre Freeze CD34+ Cell CountYes
Time from Collection to Processingup to 48H
7. Processing and Packaging
Pre Freeze Processing Methods- Unit in InventoryNo processing
Pre Freeze Processing Methods- Unit in InventorySEPAX
Pre Freeze Processing Methods- CurrentSEPAX
Additives Currently in UseHES
Current Cryopreservation MethodConventional CRF
Current Cryoprotectant AdditiveReady for use DMSO-Dextran
Current CryobagSingle bag 80:20
Current Target Cryopreservation Volume (mL)27.0
Current Packaging for StorageOverwrap
Current Packaging for StorageCanister
Current Packaging for StorageMore than one segment
8. Testing
Extra Material Currently StoredCord blood DNA
Extra Material Currently StoredPlasma/cord blood
Extra Material Currently StoredMaternal DNA
Extra Material Currently StoredMaternal plasma/serum
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
TNC
100
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
CD34 (10^6) Single Platform
1.00
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
CD34 (10^6) Double Platform
NA
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
CFU-GM
NA
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
CFU
NA
Current Post Processing Threshold for Accepting a CBU for Public Use
Viability
75
9. Storage
Type of Storage Container UsedConventional storage tank vapor phase
Type of Storage Container UsedConventional tank liquid phase
Monitoring of StorageAlarm on individual tanks only
Monitoring of StorageCentralized system remote monitoring
Monitoring of StorageLN2 level
Monitoring of StorageLid opening
Monitoring of StorageTemperature monitoring
10. HLA Typing
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-A
IR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-B
IR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-C
IR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-DRB1
IR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-DQB1
IR
Current Level of HLA Typing at Time of Listing
HLA-DPB1
LR
Accreditation of HLA LabEFI accredited lab
Average Turnaround Time for Extended HLA Typing Results
in days
?10
Attached Segment Used for Confirmatory/ Verification TypingYes
Units Listed without Attached Segment and have not been Previously Typed on Attached SegmentYes
Percentage of CBUs that have an Attached Segment75-90%
Confirmatory/ Verification Typing on an Attached Segment is Pre-Release RequirementNo
11. Reservation and Cancellation Policies
What Point is a CBU Reserved for a PatientHLA typing request
Length of Time a CBU can be Reserved
in days
90
Reservation FeeNo
Reservation Cancellation Fee in Absence of Shipment RequestNo
Can Reservation be ExtendedYes
Is a Unit Report Provided on a Unit that is Reserved for Another PatientNo
Is TC Informed when CBU is ReleasedYes
12. Release and Shipment
Hemoglobinopathy Screening Performed Prior to ReleaseYes
Criteria to Ship a CBU
Viability and Cell Count
65
Criteria to Ship a CBU
HLA Identity Testing
Yes
Current Packaging for Shipment to TCMetal canister
Current Packaging for Shipment to TCOverwrap
Current Packaging for Shipment to TCSeparate segment
Current Packaging for Shipment to TC2 attached segments
Time Between Shipment Request and Sending CBU1-2 weeks
Fee for Shipment CancellationNo
Dry Shippers Validated to Maintain Temperature of at least -150 for 48 hours Beyond Expected ArrivalYes
Electronic Temperature Data Logger on All Dry ShippersYes
Who Selects Transport CompanyRequesting transplant centre
Shape of Transport ContainerMushroom
13. Adverse Events Reporting
Who are S(P)EARS Reported To
Competent Authority
Yes
Who are S(P)EARS Reported To
National Registry
Yes
Who are S(P)EARS Reported To
Transplant Center
Yes
Who are S(P)EARS Reported To
WMDA
Yes

14. Pictures of cord blood units in the inventory

15. Infectious Disease Marker (IDM) CURRENTLY performed.


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