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Platelet and granulocyte pheresis

L N Sussman

    Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Improved techniques enhance component therapy, yielding concentrated platelets and granulocytes from single donors. Hydroxyethyl starch aids granulocyte separation from red blood cells, overcoming previous challenges.

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    Area of Science:

    • Hematology
    • Transfusion Medicine

    Background:

    • Component therapy requires effective methods for isolating blood components like platelets and granulocytes.
    • Single-donor sourcing is preferred to prevent patient sensitization from multiple donors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe an improved method for obtaining concentrated platelets and granulocytes.
    • To address the challenges in separating granulocytes from red blood cells.

    Main Methods:

    • Established a method for large-quantity platelet isolation.
    • Utilized a modified hydroxyethyl starch and sodium citrate solution for granulocyte separation.
    • Employed differential centrifugation and sedimentation techniques.

    Main Results:

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  • Large quantities of platelets were obtained efficiently.
  • The modified hydroxyethyl starch solution facilitated easier separation of granulocytes from red blood cells.
  • Good results were achieved using the modified solution.

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed method simplifies the acquisition of concentrated platelets.
    • Hydroxyethyl starch is effective in overcoming granulocyte separation difficulties.
    • The modified hydroxyethyl starch and sodium citrate solution shows promise for component therapy.