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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
Abstract. 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.