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A RAPID Method for Blood Processing to Increase the Yield of Plasma Peptide Levels in Human Blood
Published on: April 28, 2016
Completely converting a blood service region to the use of safer plasma
L J McCarthy1, C F Danielson, S S Rothenberger
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Indiana University. Indianapolis 46202-5283, USA.
Background:
Three types of plasma are widely available for transfusion. Two plasma components, FFP donor retested (FFP-DR), and solvent/detergent-treated plasma (SDP), are now considered to be safer from infectious complications than FFP.
Study Design And Methods:
A large regional blood center attempted to provide FFP-DR exclusively to all its 42 hospitals. Significant planning, increases in computer capabilities, and expansion of component storage areas were completed before initiation of this program.
Results:
During the first 6 months of the FFP-DR program, the blood center was not able to supply the entire region exclusively with FFP-DR. Consequently, SDP was utilized to supplement the program and to successfully and completely convert the region's 42 hospitals to the use of safer plasma.
Conclusion:
Two new plasma components were utilized to completely convert a blood service region to the use of safer plasma.
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