Doctors across the country are being asked to delay tests due to a nationwide shortage of blood test tubes.
The NHS has temporarily stopped some blood testing for certain conditions due to shortages of collection tubes.The decision came after Becton Dickinson , which makes vials for the NHS, warned of serious supply chain issues across the UK.
Due to the shortages, the NHS England has temporarily stopped some fertility testing, screening for pre-diabetes, allergies and certain blood disorders. NHS Wales hasIn its guidance, NHS England said there was "global shortages of blood tube products", not just with BD, and added that its guidance to medics was being issued "in order to balance demand".
"Suppliers are also challenged to meet increased demand for raw materials and components," the firm told the BBC.
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