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Comparison of Platelet‐Rich Plasma Collection Using the Haemonetics PCS and Baxter Autopheresis C
Author(s) -
Anderson N.A.B.,
Pamphilon D.H.,
Tandy N.J.,
Saunders J.,
Fraser I.D.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
vox sanguinis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.68
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1423-0410
pISSN - 0042-9007
DOI - 10.1111/j.1423-0410.1991.tb00892.x
Subject(s) - platelet , blood collection , medicine , chemistry , immunology , emergency medicine
. We have compared 118 platelet‐rich plasma donations collected using the Autopheresis‐C Platelet cell TM (Auto C) with 166 donations using the Haemonetics PCS. The median platelet yield from the Auto C was superior (2.51 vs. 1.54 × 10 11 ) although collection times differed (60 vs./40min). There was greater variability in the platelet yield from the Auto C (0.45–5.6 VS./0.26–2.8 × 10 11 ), but leucocyte contamination was not significantly different. After secondary processing, there was significantly less residual platelet‐poor plasma (272 vs. 369 ml). Platelet function assessed during 5 days of storage was satisfactory for both, although platelet aggregation responses to collagen and adenosine diphosphate were superior in the Auto C platelets.