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The collection of platelets by apheresis procedures
1Blood Systems, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ 85257.
Transfusion Medicine Reviews
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Plateletpheresis collection offers frequent donations and allows for leukocyte reduction, but has not demonstrated improved hemostatic efficacy over whole blood platelets. It may reduce donor exposure and white blood cell contamination.
Area of Science:
- Transfusion Medicine
- Hematology
Background:
- Plateletpheresis has advanced transfusion medicine by increasing the supply of platelets.
- Apheresis allows for donor fulfillment through more frequent donations compared to whole blood.