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Automated CD14+ monocyte collection with the autoMNC program of the COM.TEC cell separator
Author(s) -
Strasser Erwin F.,
Schremmer Melanie,
Hendelmeier Martin,
Weiss Dominik,
Ringwald Jürgen,
Zimmermann Robert,
Weisbach Volker,
Zingsem Jürgen,
Eckstein Reinhold
Publication year - 2007
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.1537-2995.2007.01471.x
Subject(s) - buffy coat , peripheral blood mononuclear cell , monocyte , apheresis , cd14 , leukoreduction , hematocrit , flow cytometry , andrology , platelet , chemistry , immunology , medicine , in vitro , biochemistry
BACKGROUND: The standard mononuclear cell (MNC) program of the COM.TEC device (Fresenius HemoCare GmbH) showed excellent collection efficiency of CD14+ monocytes. A major disadvantage was high content of residual cells in MNC harvests, which could influence dendritic cell (DC) culture. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: The autoMNC program (COM.TEC) was compared with the standard MNC program (n = 12). Additionally, two cycle volumes (300 mL vs. 450 mL, n = 19) were compared (standard MNC program). Samples were assayed for white blood cells (WBCs), red blood cells (RBCs), granulocytes (PMNs), hematocrit, and platelets (PLTs) on an automated blood cell counter (Sysmex K 4500, TAO Medical). CD14+ cells were analyzed by flow cytometry (FACSCalibur, BD). RESULTS: The autoMNC program produced 1.33 × 10 9 ± 0.36 × 10 9 CD14+ cells, 5.60 × 10 11 ± 0.97 × 10 11 PLTs, and 1.43 × 10 11 ± 0.37 × 10 11 RBCs. Compared to the standard MNC program, significantly higher PLT yields but lower RBC yields and product volume were harvested. Increasing the CV from 300 to 450 mL dropped the product volume, residual PLTs, and RBCs significantly, whereas WBC and monocyte yields did not change. The WBC predonation counts of donors correlated significantly with monocyte yields. CONCLUSIONS: The autoMNC program reduced the buffy coat (BC) volume and RBC yields in products compared to the standard MNC program. Increasing the CV (standard MNC program) reduced residual PLTs, RBCs, and the BC volume of MNC harvests. The donor WBC predonation count was a good predictor for the monocyte yield of products.