The purpose of this document is to discuss the concatenation function as outlined in the ISBT 128 Application Specification and its impact on the three major type of scanning devices: contact scanners (“wands,” “pens”), near-contact scanners (CCDs), and non-contact scanners (lasers, “guns” and non-contact CCDs).

This document provides an overview of one way in which flag characters of the ISBT 128 Donation Identification Number [Data Structure 001] can be used for process control.​

This document provides an overview of one way in which flag characters of the ISBT 128 Donation Identification Number [Data Structure 001] can be used for process control.​​​

This guidance should be used in conjunction with the latest version of the ISBT 128 Standard Technical Specification (ST-001), and the intended audience should already be familiar with the specifications of the Standard and have a comprehensive understanding of ISBT 128 data structures.

The purpose of this document is to assist users and software developers to implement Data Matrix two-dimensional (2-D) symbology for delivery of ISBT 128 data structures for labeling of medical products of human origin as well as for patient wristbands. Labeling includes affixed, attached, and accompanying labeling.

The purpose of this document is to provide implementation guidance on the use of the Manufacturers Data File. Specifications pertaining to the Manufacturers Data File are contained in the ISBT 128 Standard Technical Specification (ST-001) and this information must be read for a complete understanding of the subject.

The purpose of this document is to provide additional guidance recommending optimal bar code length and placement of Product Code [Data Structure 003] for concatenation.