Technologists
PBCO is proud to present the New Ig Dose Calculator released June 30, 2021.
The new calculator, which matches the one embedded in the Blood Product Request Portal (BPRP), includes the following upgrades and enhancements:
The calculator should not replace sound clinical judgment concerning a patient's unique situation, the aim being to arrive at the lowest possible dose while maintaining clinical efficacy.
If you have any questions or require support please contact the PBCO at
| Systematic Reviews | |
| Jan 2008 | |
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Systematic Review of IVIG for Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases |
Jun 2007 |
| Jan 2007 | |
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Systematic Review of IVIG for Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Blistering Diseases |
Dec 2006 |
| Publications | |
| Apr 2002 |
TMS IVIG Request Process • Physician's Order for IVIG Template (Aug 2011)
o To be used as a template for Health Authority Physician IVIG Order Forms. Conditions listed are approved for use of IVIG in BC.
• IVIG Dosing Information for Ordering Physicians Template (Jan 2013)
o Can be used as a communication tool to explain IVIG Dosing based on Adjusted Body Weight Calculation to ordering Physicians.
• IVIG Outcome Questionnaire Template
o To be used for conditions OTHER than Rheumatology and Neuromuscular
• IVIG Hemolysis Letter Template
o Can be used as a communication tool to explain the risk of hemolysis in high dose IVIG therapy in group A, B, and AB patients.
| Recommendations | Dated |
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Jul 2019 |
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| TMS IVIg Request Process | Dated |
| Dec 2022 | |
| Provincial Screening Request Form |
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TMS IVIg Screening Request Form For centralized screening of IVIg for all Adult Rheumatology conditions, and Neurology conditions as per the Neurology program guidelines |
Sep 2023 |
| Outcome Questionnaires | Dated |
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Peripheral Nervous System Conditions: IVIg Outcome Questionnaire To be used for Non-Approved Peripheral Nervous System conditions only. |
Jan 2024 |
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Central Nervous System Conditions: IVIg Outcome Questionnaire To be used for Central Nervous System conditions only. |
Sep 2023 |
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Rheumatology Conditions: IVIg Outcome Questionnaire To be used for Adult Rheumatology conditions only. |
Sep 2022 |
| Order Form Templates |
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The following order form templates were developed by PBCO and adopted by Health Authorities as appropriate:
PBCO can provide these templates upon request. |
Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIg) is an expensive and limited resource. It is prepared by several commercial manufacturers who use plasma derived from donors to produce IVIg
The BC Provincial Blood Coordinating Office (PBCO) operates an IVIg Utilization Management Program to ensure that enough IVIg is available for patients likely to benefit from the treatment. The program incorporates the:
Two specialty panels support centralized screening of select conditions. Additional information regarding the Rheumatology and Neurology Screening Programs are found on the following corresponding pages:
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