Vancomycin-induced red cell aggregation.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antigen and antibody combination assays have been launched as a cost-effective alternative to nucleic acid testing (NAT) for reducing the antibody-negative window period (WP). Later, a HCV antigen chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA) became available. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A panel...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Laperche S,Nübling CM,Stramer SL,Brojer E,Grabarczyk P,Yoshizawa H,Kalibatas V,El Elkyabi M,Moftah F,Girault A,van Drimmelen H,Busch MP,Lelie N

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs), BRIC 66 (IgM) and BRIC 111 (IgG1), were produced by immunizing mice with ovarian cyst blood group A1 glycoprotein and Tn red cells (RBCs), respectively. Their specificities were determined by inhibitions using Tn sialoglycoproteins (SGPs), mucins (armadillo [ASG] and ovine [OSG] subm...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： King MJ,Parsons SF,Wu AM,Jones N

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients presenting with acute episodes of thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs) require urgent access to plasma exchange (PEX). OctaplasLG, a solvent/detergent fresh-frozen plasma product that has undergone viral inactivation and prion reduction step, has been used in our institution since 2013, replacing Oct...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Vendramin C,McGuckin S,Alwan F,Westwood JP,Thomas M,Scully M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microaggregates in various blood preparations were studied, before and after filtration, using an optical scattering (laser) technique which measures number density and size of aggregates in flowing blood. These measurements were comparable to screen filtration pressures. In all blood units, storage increased aggregat...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Reynolds LO,Simon TL

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia (DITP) is a serious, life-threatening clinical syndrome, the diagnosis of which is consistently difficult. In this report, we present a case of DITP caused by meropenem that was confirmed by laboratory tests. CASE REPORT:A 59-year-old male patient developed severe thromb...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Huang R,Cai GQ,Zhang JH,Liu FX,Ma JQ,Liu H,Nie XM,Gui R

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemoglobin (Hb)-based oxygen (O2 ) carriers (HBOCs) are being developed as alternatives to red blood cells and blood when these products are unavailable. Clinical trials of previous HBOC generations revealed side effects, including hypertension and vasoconstriction, that were not observed in preclinical stud...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Muller CR,Williams AT,Munoz CJ,Eaker AM,Breton AN,Palmer AF,Cabrales P

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemolysis of red blood cells (RBCs) during blood bank storage is the most obvious manifestation of RBC storage system failure. However, its analysis is made difficult because the largest source of interunit difference is donor specific. Availability of data from national blood systems on large numbers of RBC...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Hess JR,Sparrow RL,van der Meer PF,Acker JP,Cardigan RA,Devine DV

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonenveloped transfusion-transmissible viruses such as hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis E virus (HEV) are resistant to many of the common virus inactivation procedures for blood products. This study investigated the pathogen inactivation (PI) efficacy of the THERAFLEX UV-Platelets system against two non...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Gravemann U,Handke W,Lambrecht B,Schmidt JP,Müller TH,Seltsam A

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monitoring of platelet counts 1 hour after transfusion has become standard practice in most centers. In this study, platelet counts obtained 10 and 60 minutes after 48 platelet transfusions were compared. There was a close, linear relationship (r = 0.98) between these values over a wide range of posttransfusion counts...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： O'Connell B,Lee EJ,Schiffer CA

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:By NAT, HBV DNA is occasionally detectable in blood donors with past HBV infection but negative for HBsAg. Whether or not these donors can cause transfusion-transmitted HBV infections is uncertain. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:To determine whether or not donors with past HBV infection but negative for HbsAg can...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wang JT,Lee CZ,Chen PJ,Wang TH,Chen DS

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The preparation of platelet concentrates (PCs) from buffy coats (BCs) stored at room temperature is controversial, because of the strong metabolic activity of cells in BCs and the possible detrimental effect of neutrophil enzymes on platelets when the holding time before separation is prolonged. Despite good...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Boeri N,Saleun S,Pelissier E,Saleun JP,Aiach M,Rendu F

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The studies reported in this monograph were performed between 1972 and 2002 when it was possible to study healthy male and female baboons. A colony of baboons was maintained for 30 years without any adverse events observed in these baboons in the numerous studies that were performed. These protocols were reviewed and ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Valeri CR,Ragno G

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A solid-phase adherence method (SPAM) for ABO grouping and Rh typing of red cells (RBCs) has been developed. Adherence reactions were read spectrophotometrically and interpreted by a computer. The SPAM had a 99.6 percent correlation with conventional microplate agglutination methods for ABO grouping and Rh typing. The...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Sinor LT,Rachel JM,Beck ML,Bayer WL,Coenen WM,Plapp FV

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article introduces a new method of component preparation that is capable of producing white cell (WBC)-reduced platelet concentrates (PCs) from whole blood. Whole blood is separated into packed red cells (RBCs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) by centrifugation, and the PRP is expressed through a newly designed WBC...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Dzik WH,Cusack WF,Gacek MJ

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Disquieting reports of increased complication and death rates after transfusions of red blood cells (RBCs) stored for more than 14 days prompted us to perform an observational retrospective cohort study of mortality in relation to storage time. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:We conducted a cohort study utilizing ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Edgren G,Kamper-Jørgensen M,Eloranta S,Rostgaard K,Custer B,Ullum H,Murphy EL,Busch MP,Reilly M,Melbye M,Hjalgrim H,Nyrén O

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently, platelet concentrates are stored in 50 to 60 ml of plasma. A major drawback to storage in plasma is the considerable loss of platelet function which occurs during storage. A modified Tyrodes medium has been developed for storage of platelets. A comparison between platelet concentrates stored in this medium ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rock G,Swenson SD,Adams GA

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cryoprecipitate is used infrequently in home therapy for patients with hemophilia A since freezer storage is required and resuspension and pooling of thawed cryoprecipitate is cumbersome. We evaluated procedures for preparation of cryoprecipitate in an "open system" so that four to six bags of cryoprecipitate could be...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Smith KJ,Hodges PA

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methyldopa can produce both a positive direct antiglobulin test and less commonly a positive indirect antiglobulin test. When the drug-induced antibody is present in the serum, it acts as a panagglutinin and reacts with all normal red blood cells; consequently crossmatch-compatible blood cannot be prepared. Although t...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Snyder EL,Spivack M

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Passenger lymphocyte-mediated graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in solid organ transplantation (SOT-GVHD) is considered a rare complication, particularly among recipients of lung allografts. The risk of transfusion-associated GVHD (TA-GVHD) in solid organ transplants is also considered rare. The suspicion of ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Pavenski K,Kamel-Reid S,Wei C,Cserti-Gazdewich CM

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bartonella spp. are neglected fastidious Gram-negative bacilli. We isolated Bartonella henselae from 1.2% of 500 studied blood donors and demonstrated that the bacteria remain viable in red blood cell units after 35 days of experimental infection. Now, we aim to evaluate the possibility of B. henselae transm...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Silva MN,Vieira-Damiani G,Ericson ME,Gupta K,Gilioli R,de Almeida AR,Drummond MR,Lania BG,de Almeida Lins K,Soares TC,Velho PE

更新日期：2016-06-01 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:The history of the development and implementation of the Brazilian nucleic acid testing (NAT) platform to detect and discriminate among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections in blood donors is described here. The results for the sensitivity, repro...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rocha D,Andrade E,Godoy DT,Fontana-Maurell M,Costa E,Ribeiro M,Ferreira AGP,Brindeiro R,Tanuri A,Alvarez P

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:White cells (WBCs) constitute a significant contaminant of platelet concentrates (PCs). Various technologies, including apheresis and filtration, are currently being developed to minimize the carryover of WBCs into platelets. The aim is to reduce contamination of less than 10(8) WBCs per platelet unit. As part of qual...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Marx G,Blankenfeld A,Gorodetsky R,BarShany S

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Soft and hard-packed red blood cells in four different CPD anticoagulant-preservative solutions were stored with and without added glucose, adenine, and electrolytes. The hemoglobin-oxygen affinity of the red blood cell concentrates was tested over a six-week storage period. No single solution conferred better protect...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Wells RM,Hill RS,Woodfield DG

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the need for whole blood is declining, so too are the number of first-time and repeat blood donors. To develop new recruitment and retention strategies, therefore, we need to draw on as wide a variation in blood donor motivations as possible. The primary aim of this study is to draw on a large surve...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ferguson E,Hill A,Lam M,Reynolds C,Davison K,Lawrence C,Brailsford SR

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perioperative red blood cell transfusions are commonly used in patients undergoing cardiac surgery to correct anemia caused by blood loss and hemodilution associated with cardiopulmonary bypass circulation. The aim of this investigation was to test the hypothesis that blood transfusion has beneficial effects...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Yuruk K,Almac E,Bezemer R,Goedhart P,de Mol B,Ince C

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) have an autosomal dominant genetic defect that affects lymphocyte apoptosis and is associated with chronic nonmalignant lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, and autoimmunity, particularly affecting RBCs, WBCs, and platelets. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:DAT...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Stroncek DF,Carter LB,Procter JL,Dale JK,Straus SE

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ACVBP regimen is an efficient induction regimen for poor-risk patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) before consolidative autologous stem cell transplantation. Adjunction of the monoclonal anti-CD20 antibody rituximab (R-ACVBP) was recently found to be superior to ACVBP alone. This study ass...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lefrère F,Bastit-Barrau D,Hequet O,Bourin P,Mathieu-Nafissi S,Bohbot A,Tilly H,Salles G,Fermé C,Lapierre V,Fornecker L,Micléa JM,Isebaert L,Bologna S,Fitoussi O,Mounier N,Haioun C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A case of donor cell leukemia (DCL) is reported. A 42-year-old female developed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) of donor cell origin 18 months after a bone marrow transplant (BMT) from her brother. At the time DCL presented, the donor-brother was also diagnosed with AML showing identical cytogenetic abnormaliti...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Glasser L,Meloni-Ehrig A,Greaves W,Demel KC,Butera J

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is used as a cryoprotective agent when platelets are frozen. We examined the effect of DMSO (0.1 to 10%) on platelet aggregation, release, and prostaglandin synthesis (as indicated by malondialdehyde formation) in response to thrombin, collagen, arachidonic acid and calcium ionophore. Inhibit...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Fratantoni JC,Poindexter BJ

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00