National comparative audit of blood transfusion (2021)

Summary

The National Comparative Audit of Blood Transfusion (NCABT) is a programme of clinical audits which looks at the use and administration of blood and blood components in NHS and independent hospitals in England. Blood services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are also invited to take part. The audit aims to provide evidence that blood is being ordered and used appropriately and administered safely, and to highlight where practice is deviating from guidelines and may cause patients harm.

The latest audit took place in 2021, and previous audits are also available to download on this page.