Are we underestimating reverse TRALI?

abstract：BACKGROUND:The platelet (PLT) Pan Genera Detection test (PGD) is a rapid bacterial detection system used to screen PLTs for bacterial contamination. We report a single center 46-month experience with secondary screening of apheresis PLTs by PGD testing. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Existing testing records of apheresis PL...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Dunbar NM,Kreuter JD,Marx-Wood CR,Dumont LJ,Szczepiorkowski ZM

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1999, NAT of blood donations was implemented to detect "window-period" infections. Blood donors who have confirmed NAT results positive for the presence of HCV in the absence of anti-HCV are likely to have been recently infected. Of over 26.8 million donations tested between March 3, 1999, and March 31, 2...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Orton SL,Stramer SL,Dodd RY,Alter MJ

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standard plateletpheresis techniques and effects on platelet (PLT) donors were investigated to provide an informative basis for advancement of apheresis software. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Three paired groups with 33 male and 22 female blood donors were prospectively investigated by analyzing blood counts of...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Strasser EF,Schuster M,Egler K,Bauer J,Weisbach V,Ringwald J,Zimmermann R,Zingsem J,Eckstein R

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Before the advent of electronic means of communication, postal stamps were one of the main international promotion tools on the planet and still remains an important support for the wide diffusion of a message. Since 1942, the promotion of blood donation has been one of them. To highlight these recurring or specific c...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lefrère JJ,Danic B

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Collections and transfusions of blood in the United States in 1994 were measured and compared with those in 1992. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Completed survey questionnaires were returned by all 147 regional blood centers, 1340 American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) member hospitals, and 523 non-AABB hospi...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wallace EL,Churchill WH,Surgenor DM,Cho GS,McGurk S

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Supply of cytomegalovirus (CMV)-seronegative blood products in Australia is an ongoing challenge. Requests for CMV-negative products are increasing with prediction that the demand will exceed supply by 2019. Clinical information evaluating how these products are being utilized by health providers within Aust...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Hirani R,Tohidi-Esfahani I,Mondy P,Irving DO

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Removal of white cells (WBCs) from platelets may reduce alloimmunization to WBC antigens, prevent febrile reactions, and improve platelet increments in multiply transfused patients receiving HLA-matched platelets. A new surface-modified fibrous polyester filter was evaluated; it requires no special processing of poole...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kickler TS,Bell W,Drew H,Pall D

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation of platelet concentrates (PCs) may prevent the development of posttransfusion HLA alloimmunization. As irradiation performed in a blood center or a hospital will probably be associated with a variable postirradiation delay before transfusion, the ability to store PCs after UVB irradiati...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Snyder EL,Beardsley DS,Smith BR,Horne W,Johnson R,Wooten T,Napychank PA,Male P,Buchholz DH

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reported hepatitis E virus (HEV) antibody assay performance characteristics are variable. Using a subset of surplus US blood donation samples, we compared assays for detecting anti-HEV immunoglobulin M (Ig)M and IgG or total anti-HEV antibodies. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Samples from 5040 random blood donati...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Zafrullah M,Zhang X,Tran C,Nguyen M,Kamili S,Purdy MA,Stramer SL

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kell blood-group-active protein has been isolated by labeling red cell surface proteins with 125I, sensitizing intact cells with anti-K1, anti-K2, anti-K7, or anti-K22, solubilizing the cell membranes, isolating immune complexes, and separating their components by sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophore...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Redman CM,Marsh WL,Mueller KA,Avellino GP,Johnson CL

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many strains of Escherichia coli possess an antigen that reacts with naturally occurring antibodies to human red cell B antigens. The authors tested the hypothesis that the presence of naturally occurring anti-B isoagglutinins afford protection against the development of E. coli septicemia. The blood groups found in 1...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wittels EG,Lichtman HC

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemolytic transfusion reactions are a rare, yet serious complication of red blood cell (RBC) transfusion. Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at an increased risk for such reactions, because they are prone to make alloantibodies against transfused RBCs, complicating this integral part of their diseas...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Dean CL,Maier CL,Roback JD,Stowell SR

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 2009 the Mirasol Pathogen Reduction Technology (PRT) was introduced to the routine blood component production of the Regional Blood Transfusion Center in Warsaw (RBTCW). The goal of this study was to investigate the safety of Mirasol-treated blood components. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:The accumulated pass...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Łętowska M,Przybylska Z,Piotrowski D,Lachert E,Rosiek A,Rzymkiewicz L,Cardoso M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) is being tested to improve hemostasis in a variety of bleeding disorders. Clinical indications and efficacy are still being evaluated for this product. CASE REPORT:Over a 17-month period, rFVIIa was used to treat central nervous system hemorrhage in three patients w...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Huang WY,Kruskall MS,Bauer KA,Uhl L,Shaz BH

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anti-IH is usually a clinically insignificant antibody that may complicate a serologic workup. However, it can occasionally cause hemolysis. We report a rare case of acute hemolysis caused by anti-IH. CASE REPORT:A 60-year-old man with a long history of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and anemia, blood grou...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Irani MS,Richards C

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The morphology of granulocytes collected by continuous-flow centrifugation (CFC), discontinuous-flow centrifugation (DFC), and continuous-flow filtration (CFF) was investigated in 18 healthy donors by means of light microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Light microscopy study of semithin sections of granulo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Feliu E,Woessner S,Matutes E,Cardellach F,Grañena A,Marin P,Puig L,Vives-Corrons JL,Montserrat E,Rozman C

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most alloantigens on transfused red blood cells (RBCs) are weakly immunogenic, with only a 2 to 6 percent overall immunization rate even in patients receiving multiple transfusions. Although recipient genetics may contribute to responder and/or nonresponder status, in most cases HLA type does not predict hum...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Hendrickson JE,Desmarets M,Deshpande SS,Chadwick TE,Hillyer CD,Roback JD,Zimring JC

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the past 10 years, PCR-based methods have been described to allow the detection of gene polymorphisms responsible for many blood group antigens. These methods are routinely used to test samples of fetal origin and to resolve serologic discrepancies. Another interesting application of blood group genotypin...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： St-Louis M,Perreault J,Lemieux R

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dendritic cells (DCs) are the most potent antigen-presenting cells that initiate and regulate immune responses. They are unique in their feature to produce bioactive interleukin (IL)-12, a major proinflammatory cytokine connecting innate and adaptive immunity. Platelets (PLTs) are highly reactive components ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kissel K,Berber S,Nockher A,Santoso S,Bein G,Hackstein H

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The inventory size for cord blood (CB) depends on the ethnic diversity of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) and the size estimation is important for public health in each ethnicity. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:We estimate the CB inventory size in Koreans with stored CB units (CBUs) and patients who underwent allog...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Yoon JH,Oh S,Shin S,Park JS,Roh EY,Song EY,Park MH,Han KS

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Red blood cell (RBC) alloimmunization occurs at a high frequency in sickle cell anemia (SCA) despite serologic matching for Rh (C/c, E/e) and K antigens. RBC minor antigen genotyping allows for prediction of antigens and RH variants that may lead to alloimmunization. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:RBC antigen gen...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Yee MEM,Josephson CD,Winkler AM,Webb J,Luban NLC,Leong T,Stowell SR,Fasano RM

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recruitment of young donors is critical to expand the donor base and sustain the blood supply. Nevertheless, there is concern that younger blood donors may have a higher risk profile than their older counterparts. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:The prevalence of behavioral risks associated with transfusion-transm...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Damesyn MA,Glynn SA,Schreiber GB,Ownby HE,Bethel J,Fridey J,McMullen Q,Garratty G,Busch MP,NHLBI Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study.

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report here the results of our evaluation of two procedures to eliminate viruses in factor VIII and factor IX coagulation factor concentrates. Both procedures were equally effective in the in vitro destruction of marker viruses. However, in a controlled infectivity test in chimpanzees, treatment at 60 degrees C for...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Heldebrant CM,Gomperts ED,Kasper CK,McDougal JS,Friedman AE,Hwang DS,Muchmore E,Jordan S,Miller R,Sergis-Davenport E

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fever accompanying vaso-occlusive crisis is a common presentation in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and carries a broad differential diagnosis. Here, we report a case of transfusion-transmitted malaria in a patient with SCD presenting with acute vaso-occlusive crisis and rapidly decompensating to mu...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Maier CL,Gross PJ,Dean CL,Chonat S,Ip A,McLemore M,El Rassi F,Stowell SR,Josephson CD,Fasano RM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The major cause of fetal hemolytic disease is maternal immunization to D in D-incompatible pregnancies. To prevent complications, D-incompatible pregnancies are monitored for the level of maternal anti-D. At present, the monitoring of anti-D levels is performed by the indirect antiglobulin test complemented ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Christensson M,Bremme K,Shanwell A,Westgren M,Christensson B

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Photochemical treatment (PCT) with amotosalen HCl with ultraviolet A illumination inactivates pathogens and white blood cells in platelet (PLT) concentrates. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:In a Phase II crossover study, 32 patients with thrombocytopenia received one transfusion of PCT and/or one transfusion of un...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Slichter SJ,Raife TJ,Davis K,Rheinschmidt M,Buchholz DH,Corash L,Conlan MG

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative autologous blood donation (PABD) has been used to reduce the need for allogeneic RBC transfusion, decreasing risk and conserving supply. A frozen PABD program for heart transplant patients was instituted at the Mayo Clinic in 1988, but participation has steadily declined. The aims of this study ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Fontaine MJ,Winters JL,Moore SB,McGregor CG,Santrach PJ

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Newly prepared platelet concentrates (PC) and platelet poor plasma (PPP) stored at either room temperature (RT) or 4 C were analyzed for ammonia content initially, and after storage at 24, 48, and 72 hours. These studies demonstrate that ammonia rapidly accumulates in PC stored at RT. This accumulation appears to be t...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ukrainski CT,Goldfinger D,Pomerance JJ,Lee HC,Farber S,Sanchez R

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methods that detect a child's homozygosity by examination of allelic products are insensitive for diagnosing incest because, at a given locus, a homozygous state is expected with a frequency of only 0.25 when parents are first-degree relatives. Furthermore, these methods are not specific if the population co...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wenk RE,Chiafari FA,Houtz T

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We present an analysis of the first 2 years of hepatitis B virus (HBV) nucleic acid testing (NAT) of the Australian donor population. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Between July 5, 2010, and July 4, 2012, all blood donations were screened for HBV DNA and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Donors who tested HBsA...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kiely P,Margaritis AR,Seed CR,Yang H,Australian Red Cross Blood Service NAT Study Group.

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00