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Platelet Filters—An Evaluation
Author(s) -
Arora S. N.,
Morse E. E.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
transfusion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.045
H-Index - 132
eISSN - 1537-2995
pISSN - 0041-1132
DOI - 10.1111/j.1537-2995.1972.tb00010.x
Subject(s) - platelet , filtration (mathematics) , mean platelet volume , chemistry , medicine , chromatography , biomedical engineering , mathematics , statistics
An in vitro study was made to evaluate the effects of three different infusion sets [HB 182 (Fenwal); Abbott 4594 (Metal filter); and HE 792 (Fenwal)] on the recovery of platelets. The results indicate that platelets are not lost during the filtration process. Platelet recoveries were approximately the same with all three filters under study. The volume of platelet concentrates varies significantly. The loss of platelets in infusion sets and plastic bags is relatively large if small volume concentrates are used.