Overview
The National Inventory Template (NIT) provides a twice-daily snapshot of blood component inventory levels across Australia. It helps transfusion laboratories understand current supply availability, identify any restrictions, and make informed stock management decisions.
The NIT includes:
- Red Cells
- Platelets
- Fresh Frozen Plasma
- Cryoprecipitate
- Cryo-depleted Plasma
Receive the NIT
To receive the NIT please email: [email protected]
Understanding inventory status
The NIT displays inventory availability using colour-coded status indicators.
| Status | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
Full (green) | Stock and patient orders supplied in full | |
Half (yellow) | Stock orders supplied to 50%; patient-specific orders supplied in full | |
MO (pink) | Patient-specific BloodNet orders required. Requests are reviewed by a Lifeblood Transfusion Medicine Specialist | |
| N/R | Inventory reporting not required due to insufficient local demand | |
The report also displays inventory coverage by state and blood group, allowing laboratories to understand current supply conditions nationally.
Receiving the NIT
Distribution schedule
The NIT is distributed twice daily:
- 6:00 am and 12:00 pm for all states except WA
- 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm for WA
Email source
The NIT is automatically generated and sent from: [email protected]
Please check junk or spam folders if emails are not received.
Printing
A printable PDF version of the report is included with each email and can be printed in colour or black and white.
Example NIT report
- Example National Inventory Template showing availability by blood group and state.
FAQs
- How do I subscribe or unsubscribe?
If you wish to be removed or added to the NIT distribution list, please email Lifeblood Communication.
- How does the NIT affect specific patient named orders?
When the inventory status is displayed as ‘MO’, patient specific BloodNet orders are required.
All individual patient orders will be triaged and assessed by a Lifeblood Transfusion Medicine Specialist and managed on a case-by-case basis.
- Do I need to do anything with the NIT report that I receive?
The NIT provides information to guide stock ordering and inventory management decisions.
Many laboratories display the report for staff awareness during periods of constrained supply.
- Who do I contact for further information about the NIT?
Contact your local Transfusion Scientist or email Lifeblood Communication.
Updated September 2026