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High‐frequency (13.56‐MHz) and ultrahigh‐frequency (915‐MHz) radio identification systems do not affect platelet activation and functions
Author(s) -
Rogowska Anna,
Chabowska Anna Małgorzata,
Lipska Alina,
BoczkowskaRadziwon Barbara,
Bujno Magdalena,
Rusak Tomasz,
Dziemianczuk Mateusz,
Radziwon Piotr
Publication year - 2016
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/trf.13506
Subject(s) - ultra high frequency , radio frequency identification , cd63 , platelet , buffy coat , radio frequency , blood bank , radio wave , biomedical engineering , materials science , chemistry , medicine , computer science , telecommunications , surgery , biochemistry , microrna , computer security , microvesicles , medical emergency , gene
BACKGROUND In radiofrequency identification (RFID) systems used in labeling of blood components, blood cells are subjected to the direct influence of electromagnetic waves throughout the storage period. The aim of this study was to prove the safety of storage of platelet concentrates (PCs) in containers labeled with RFID tags. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Ten pooled PCs obtained from 12 buffy coats each suspended in additive solution were divided into three separate containers that were assigned to three groups: control, PCs labeled with ultrahigh frequency (UHF) range tags and exposed to 915‐MHz radio waves, and PCs labeled with high‐frequency (HF) range tags and exposed to 13.56‐MHz radio waves. PCs were stored at 20 to 24°C for 7 days. In vitro tests of platelet (PLT) function were performed on the first, fifth, and seventh days of storage. RESULTS There were no significant differences in pH; hypotonic shock resistance; surface expression of CD62P, CD42a, or CD63; release of PLT‐derived microparticles; PLT aggregation; and number of PLTs between PCs stored at a constant exposure to radio waves of two different frequencies and the control group on the first, fifth, and seventh days of storage. CONCLUSION The results of the study indicate no impact of electromagnetic radiation generated in HF and UHF RFID systems and constant contact with the tags on the quality of stored PCs.