Open AccessComparison of plateletpheresis on three continuous flow cell separators
Author(s) -
Anita Tendulkar,
Sunil Rajadhyaksha
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
asian journal of transfusion science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.262
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 1998-3565
pISSN - 0973-6247
DOI - 10.4103/0973-6247.53877
Subject(s) - plateletpheresis , medicine , leukoreduction , hematocrit , apheresis , blood donor , platelet , hemoglobin , white blood cell , nuclear medicine , urology , surgery , andrology , immunology
Platelet concentrate (PC) remains one of the most important support measures in thrombocytopenic patients. An efficient cell separator is a prerequisite for an optimally functioning apheresis setup. Donor blood count may undergo a temporary reduction after the procedure.