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The effect of obstruction of bag surface on platelet concentrate pH
Author(s) -
Simon T. L.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
transfusion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.045
H-Index - 132
eISSN - 1537-2995
pISSN - 0041-1132
DOI - 10.1046/j.1537-2995.1983.23383224912.x
Subject(s) - platelet , invoice , plasticizer , plastic bag , chemistry , platelet concentrate , medicine , materials science , composite material , computer science , database , organic chemistry
Platelet concentrates stored in bags (made of a plastic film incorporating a new plasticizer) on flatbed agitators for up to 5 days were found to have accelerated pH decline when the surface of the bag was obstructed with added labels and an invoice on the non‐labeled side. Without the over‐labeling and invoice, only one of 20 concentrates had a pH below 6.0, even at very high concentrations of platelets. Blood banks experi encing problems with pH decline in the platelet concentrates being stored up to 5 days should consider eliminating surface obstruction on the bag.