Annex 1

Standards available at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC)

The following details some of the various standards and reference materials available from NIBSC relevant to transfusion medicine. A catalogue is available from NIBSC on request and on the website www.nibsc.ac.uk.

See the NIBSC website for details of materials currently available

Key
IRR – International Reference Reagent or Panel
IS – International Standard
ICSH/ISBT – International Committee for Standardization in Haematology/International Society of Blood Transfusion
B – British Standard/Reference Reagent
NR – NIBSC Reagent
* Working Standards supplied as multiples of 5
† CE marked

Table A1.2 Coagulation preparations – WHO International Standards
 

Factor	Plasma	Concentrate	Purified	Code
ATIII				93/768
ATIII				06/166
Fibrinogen				98/612
Fibrinogen				98/614
II				99/826
II				98/590
IX				99/826
IX				07/182
IXa				97/562
Protein C				02/342
Protein C				04/252
Protein S				03/228
Thrombin				01/580
V				03/116
VII				99/826
VIIa				07/228
VII				97/592
VIII				02/150
VIII				99/678
VWF				02/150
VWF				00/514
X				99/826
X				98/590
XI				04/102
XIII				02/206

* Working Standards supplied as multiples of 5

How to order

NIBSC does not charge for the reference materials themselves; however, there is a handling charge to part-cover administration and storage costs. The current handling charge (from the 1st April 2008) is GB £58.00 per ampoule/vial. Those preparations identified as 'working standards' are supplied as multiples of five with a current handling charge of GB £75.00 per five ampoules/vials. Panels are £117.50. NIBSC periodically adjusts the handling charge. Any changes to the handling charge are detailed on our website (www.nibsc.ac.uk). This handling charge covers the shipping cost of preparations that can be dispatched by (air) mail.

You can place an order by:

Mail: NIBSC, PO Box 1193, Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 3QH, United Kingdom

Fax: +44 (0) 1707 641064

E-mail: standards@nibsc.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 1707 641467, with 24 hour answer-phone (for enquiries only)

Orders should include the following information:

• your full dispatch address and invoice address (if different).
• your purchase order number.
• for EU customers, your VAT number or VAT exemption certificate.
• for each item ordered, the NIBSC code number, preparation name and number of ampoules/vials required.
• for preparations that are to be sent by courier/air freight, we must have a contact name along with both contact telephone and fax numbers.
• your e-mail address or fax number. We will acknowledge receipt of your order. We would prefer to contact you by e-mail.

In addition, orders for infectious materials must be ordered on an NIBSC order form for infectious materials. These forms are available from our website www.nibsc.ac.uk.