UK doctors urged not to test patients blood : NHS blood tube shortage

There seems to be a shortage of test tubes hitting the UK, isn't it convenient this is happening as ADE appears to be appearing on the horizon.

From article

Becton Dickinson (BD) - which makes blood test vials for the NHS - is ramping up imports to try to alleviate serious shortages of test tubes.

The firm told the BBC it has received "exceptional use authorisation" from UK authorities to import blood tubes that are already approved for use in other countries, such as the US.

BD said it has increased production capacity in the UK by 20%.

The firm will deliver 9 million blood tubes to the NHS this week.

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