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Macroaggregate formation in optimal additive red cells.

M Robertson, F E Boulton, R Doughty

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    Macroaggregate formation in stored red blood cells, composed of cellular debris and fibrin, can be reduced by optimizing centrifugation and additive solutions. Citrate-containing solutions and less stringent preparation methods effectively minimize these concerning blood storage lesions.

    Area of Science:

    • Blood banking and transfusion medicine
    • Hematology
    • Biomaterials science

    Background:

    • Macroaggregates, comprising leukocyte and platelet debris with fibrin, form during red blood cell storage.
    • These aggregates can reach up to 9g, with a mean wet weight of 3g, and are present in 85% of stored units.
    • Understanding the formation and mitigation of macroaggregates is crucial for transfusion safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate factors influencing macroaggregate formation in stored red blood cells.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of different preparation and additive system strategies in reducing macroaggregate burden.
    • To assess the impact of enzyme inhibitors and leucocyte depletion on aggregate formation.

    Main Methods:

    • Observation of macroaggregate formation in red blood cell units under various storage and preparation conditions.

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  • Comparative analysis of different centrifugation stringencies.
  • Evaluation of additive solutions, including citrate-containing systems.
  • Assessment of interventions such as extra mixing, partial leucocyte depletion, and aprotinin addition.

    • Main Results:

    • Optimal additive red cells showed macroaggregate formation up to 9g (mean 3g), present in 85% of units.
    • Less stringent centrifugation halved macroaggregate formation.
    • Additive solutions containing citrate reduced aggregate formation.
    • Extra mixing only delayed formation; leucocyte depletion and aprotinin were ineffective.

    Conclusions:

    • Macroaggregate formation during red blood cell storage is a significant issue.
    • Optimizing centrifugation and utilizing citrate-containing additive solutions are effective strategies for mitigation.
    • Further research may be needed to fully prevent or remove these aggregates.