Abstract

The study was conducted with the objective to access the technician capability for blood screening in hospitals of Islamabad. The parameters pertaining to technicians’ capability under investigation were; qualification, skills, experience, on job training, knowledge and capability to use microscope, centrifuge and computers. The results of the study revealed that the technician capability for blood screening in hospitals of Islamabad was far below the World Health Organization (WHO) standards and also not compatible to National Health Policy guidelines. In order to adopt modern blood screening practices, the technician capability may be increased by imparting regular, periodical in-service training to the technician, so that safe blood is available for transfusion and as such, “more blood more life” slogan attain a reality in real perspective.

Key words: Technician capability, blood screening, hospitals, Islamabad.