What are the current NHS guidelines in the UK for performing a Group and Save (G&S) test prior to surgery, and how do these guidelines differ across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland?
Abstract
There is no uniform NHS guideline across the UK for performing a Group and Save test prior to surgery, leading to reliance on clinical judgment and potential for varied practices among local hospitals.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Blood transfusion and management
Blood groups and transfusion
Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN