Development of a quality monitoring program for platelet components: a report of the first four years' experience at Canadian Blood Services.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 2000 Nationwide Blood Collection and Utilization Survey was designed to assess cellular therapy product services in US blood centers and hospitals. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Questionnaires were returned by 2,040 institutions. Data were analyzed for 30 quantitative variables related to cellular therapy pr...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Read EJ,Sullivan MT

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A reliable, validated method for rapidly determining HPC viability is essential for clinical cell engineering. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A fluorometric cell viability assay using acridine orange and propidium iodide (AO/PI) was compared to the current standard, trypan blue (TB) exclusion. Viable cells staine...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Mascotti K,McCullough J,Burger SR

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 6-year period, 866 cases were analyzed for disputed parentage. In 194 cases (22%), the alleged father was excluded as the biological father. One hundred and eight-one cases (93%) were direct exclusions, and 13 cases (7%) were indirect exclusions. Ninety-two percent of falsely accused men were identified by typi...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Davey FR,Hubbell CA,Lauenstein KJ,Tinnesz C,Henry JB

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ADAMTS13 is an enzyme that acts by cleaving prothrombotic von Willebrand factor (VWF) multimers from the vasculature in a highly regulated manner. In pathologic states such as thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and other thrombotic microangiopathies (TMAs), VWF can bind to the endothelium and form large multime...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Plautz WE,Raval JS,Dyer MR,Rollins-Raval MA,Zuckerbraun BS,Neal MD

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low-titer group O whole blood (LTOWB) is increasingly being used in the civilian trauma setting, although there is a risk of hemolysis. This study evaluated the impact on hemolytic markers following the transfusion of 4 or more units of uncrossmatched LTOWB. METHODS:Civilian adult trauma patients who receiv...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Harrold IM,Seheult JN,Alarcon LH,Corcos A,Sperry JL,Triulzi DJ,Yazer MH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Donor WBCs are responsible for numerous transfusion complications, but little is known concerning the natural history of their clearance following transfusion or of their function in the recipient's circulation. A murine transfusion model was developed to investigate the effects of blood component characteri...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lee TH,Reed W,Mangawang-Montalvo L,Watson J,Busch MP

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is an uncommon but serious transfusion reaction. Studies have shown that the transfusion of HLA and HNA antibodies in donor plasma can lead to TRALI. Female donors are more likely to have such antibodies due to alloantigen exposure during pregnancy. Many blood su...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Arinsburg SA,Skerrett DL,Karp JK,Ness PM,Jhang J,Padmanabhan A,Gibble J,Schwartz J,King KE,Cushing MM

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been reported to demonstrate efficacy in reducing blood loss during arthroplasty procedures. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:This study examines the effectiveness of TXA as a central element of a patient blood management program (PBMP) by evaluating blood loss and transfusion of red blood...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Pitta M,Zawadsky M,Verstraete R,Rubinstein A

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening of blood donors for antibody to human immunodeficiency virus Types 1 and 2 (anti-HIV-1/2) and/or HIV nucleic acid test (NAT) is a well-established venue to prevent HIV transfusion-transmitted disease. However, with the current available technologies, HIV testing may result in donor loss due to fals...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Li L,Xu T,Yang T,Zang L,Cheng W,Lin H,Zhu S,Zhao B,Duan R,Li C,Huang M,Liu Y,Ming C,Xu S,Wang C,Wu Y,Liu Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concerns have been raised that aging of the general population will increase the demand for blood products. Modeling can be applied to assess trends in blood demand and supply and predict how these will develop over time. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:We developed mathematical models to describe and predict the ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Borkent-Raven BA,Janssen MP,Van Der Poel CL

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravenous immunoglobulin G (IVIG) replacement therapy is used to prevent invasive infections in patients with primary antibody deficiency (PAD). However, few studies have functionally evaluated specific antibodies against encapsulated bacteria that cause invasive infection in patients with PAD. In this stu...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lee S,Kim HW,Kim KH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anti-A response in a group B patient accidentally given 1 unit transfusion of A1 blood is described. The antibody response is characterized both with conventional agglutination techniques and with radioimmunoassay using pure group A antigens with different core saccharide structures (type 1, 2, and 4 chains) and c...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rydberg L,Breimer ME,Samuelsson BE

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The way in which the donor history questionnaire is conducted plays a crucial role in the self-disclosure of behavioral risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection by prospective donors. The South African National Blood Service changed its policy on the process of donor assessment in May 20...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Mitchel J,Custer B,Kaidarova Z,Murphy EL,van den Berg K,Recipient Epidemiology and Donor Evaluation Study-III (REDS-III) South Africa Program.

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard packed red cell (PRC) units can be depleted of leukocytes and platelets if they are transfused through a blood administration set in which the usual 170-mu filter has been replaced by a leukocyte removal filter (Sepacell R-500). During a 6-month period, 1550 PRC units were transfused through this filter in 61...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Sirchia G,Rebulla P,Parravicini A,Carnelli V,Gianotti GA,Bertolini F

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acoustic cell separation uses ultrasound waves to separate cells from plasma to perform plasmapheresis. Although the fundamental process has been studied for decades, no acoustic cell separation has been studied in a disposable plastic format suitable for clinical applications. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:We d...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Savage WJ,Burns JR,Fiering J

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Storage age of red blood cells (RBCs) has been reported to be associated with increased mortality and morbidity. During storage, RBCs undergo changes in biochemical and functional properties. Stored RBCs may also contain white blood cells (WBCs), activated platelets (PLTs), cytokines, immunoglobulin, and oth...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Sowemimo-Coker SO

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) was first reported in association with chronic fatigue syndrome, it was suggested that it might offer a risk to blood safety. Thus, the prevalence of the virus among blood donors and, if present, its transmissibility by transfusion need to be defined...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Dodd RY,Hackett J Jr,Linnen JM,Dorsey K,Wu Y,Zou S,Qiu X,Swanson P,Schochetman G,Gao K,Carrick JM,Krysztof DE,Stramer SL

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Point-of-issue tests, such as the Verax Pan Genera Detection (PGD) test, can be used to mitigate the occurrence of septic reactions. Little is known about how widespread the adoption of the PGD test is across US hospitals. STUDY DESIGN/METHODS:The Red Cross hemovigilance database was used to determine the n...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rios J,Westra J,Dy B,Young PP

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The possible beneficial role of white cells (WBCs) in donor blood has been investigated with respect to their capacity to remove bacteria. Preparations of buffy coat and whole blood, containing as well as reduced of WBCs, were inoculated with Staphylococcus epidermidis, S. aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aerugin...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Högman CF,Gong J,Eriksson L,Hambraeus A,Johansson CS

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Female blood donors with low hematocrit levels detected by copper sulfate screening were selected randomly to receive either 75 mg of iron per day, as ferrous gluconate, or a calcium phosphate placebo. Their ferritin, serum iron, total iron-binding capacity, zinc protoporphyrin, and hemoglobin values, as well as their...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Cable RG,Morse EE,Keltonic J,Kakaiya R,Kiraly T

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cryopreserved umbilical cord blood (CB) is increasingly used as a cell source to reconstitute marrow in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients. Delays in cryopreservation may adversely affect cell viability, thereby reducing their potential for engraftment after transplantation. STUDY DESIGN AND METHOD...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Guttridge MG,Soh TG,Belfield H,Sidders C,Watt SM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The serum of a pregnant woman whose red cells typed as Co(a-b-) contained an alloantibody that, at the time of the infants delivery, was hemolytic in vitro and had a titer of 32,000 by the antiglobulin test. This antibody, which reacted with cells of all Colton-phenotypes except the proposita's own cells, showed very ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Lacey PA,Robinson J,Collins ML,Bailey DG,Evans CC,Moulds JJ,Daniels GL

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) has been transmitted by blood transfusion (TTvCJD). The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends deferring blood donors who resided in or traveled to 30 European countries where they may have been exposed to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) through beef ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Yang H,Huang Y,Gregori L,Asher DM,Bui T,Forshee RA,Anderson SA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:JMH is a high-frequency red cell blood group antigen that resides on a 76- to 80-kDa glycosylphosphatidylinositol-linked protein also known as CDw108. Antibodies with JMH specificity are often autoimmune and are usually, if not always, clinically benign. Some individuals with JMH-variant antigen produce allo...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Mudad R,Rao N,Issitt PD,Roy RB,Combs MR,Telen MJ

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treating hemorrhage with blood transfusions in subjects previously hemodiluted with different colloidal plasma expanders, using fresh autologous blood or blood that has been stored for 2 weeks, allows identifying the interaction between type of plasma expander and differences in blood storage. STUDY DESIGN ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Hightower CM,Salazar Vázquez BY,Cabrales P,Tsai AG,Acharya SA,Intaglietta M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet (PLT) transfusions are essential for patients who are bleeding or have an increased risk of bleeding due to a decreased number or abnormal function of circulating PLTs. A shelf life of 5 days for PLT products presents an inventory management challenge. In 2006, greater than 10% of apheresis PLTs mad...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Fuller AK,Uglik KM,Braine HG,King KE

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Red blood cell (RBC) storage solutions work in a narrow pH range between 7.2 and 6.4. While keeping RBC within that pH range, ATP production can be increased by buffering or dilution. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:In the first study, 12 units of packed CP2D RBCs were pooled in groups of four, re-aliquoted, and a...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Hess JR,Rugg N,Joines AD,Gormas JF,Pratt PG,Silberstein EB,Greenwalt TJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optimal skin disinfection ensures blood safety. In this study, efficacies of the two-step skin disinfection methods used at Canadian Blood Services (CBS) and two one-step methods produced by different manufacturers were compared. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:In each of the three phases of the study, two methods...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ramirez-Arcos S,Goldman M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:G-CSF-mobilized whole blood (WB) is a cost-reducing and simple alternative for peripheral blood progenitor cell transplantation. Recently, it was demonstrated that mobilized WB supplemented with Leibovitz's L15 medium permitted prolonged preservation of clonogenic cells at ambient temperature. In this study,...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： de Kreuk AM,Jonkhoff AR,Zevenbergen A,Wilhelm AJ,van Oostveen JW,Schuurhuis GJ,Huijgens PC

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four commercial test kits for detecting cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibodies (indirect hemagglutination assay, indirect fluorescent antibody technique, enzyme immunoassay, and passive latex agglutination technique) were compared according to their technical demand, hands-on time, turnaround time, concordance with other te...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Feng CS,Williams IB,Gohd RS,Causey AP

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00