Performance and suitability of polymerase chain reaction for early detection of bacteria in platelet concentrates.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The overall number of red blood cell (RBC) units distributed to hospitals throughout the world and in the United States has decreased lately. This study was performed to determine if the number of antigen-negative RBC units distributed to hospitals has followed this trend. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Stratifie...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Yazer MH,Anani WQ,Denomme GA,Karafin MS,Sayers M,Shaz BH,Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion (BEST) Collaborative.

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A new automated apheresis system has recently been reported as useful in improving peripheral blood HPC collection in adults. The aim of this study has been to verify the utility of this system (AutoPBSC, COBE BCT) for standard leukapheresis and for LVL in the pediatric setting. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A p...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Torrabadella M,Olivé T,Ortega JJ,Massuet L

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has previously been shown that buffy coat platelet concentrates (BC-PCs) stored in a medium made up of approximately 70 percent platelet storage medium (Plasma-Lyte A, PL) and 30 percent plasma (BC-PC-P) are effective in vivo after 9 to 12 days of storage. In addition to sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride, ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Bertolini F,Murphy S,Rebulla P,Sirchia G

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improving apheresis technology may lead to an efficient and safe peripheral blood stem cell (PBSC) collection. Recently, the Spectra Optia (Optia, Terumo BCT) was introduced as an automated apheresis instrument, but comparisons with other instruments have been few. This is the first randomized multicenter an...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Ikeda K,Minakawa K,Muroi K,Fujiwara SI,Yamada-Fujiwara M,Fujimori Y,Tanosaki R,Ohto H,Study Group for Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection, Cell Therapy Committee, The Japan Society of Transfusion Medicine and Cell Therapy.

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After immunization with native human red cells and red cells infected with Plasmodium falciparum, mouse splenocytes were fused with a myeloma cell line to obtain hybridomas. Among the antibodies specific for blood group antigens, four antibodies (iB3C4, F12, MR432, and iB4) directed against epitopes related to the Rh ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rouger P,Edelman L

更新日期：1988-01-01 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：:Analysis of blood coagulation was done on samples of blood collected from ten donors undergoing combined platelet and leukapheresis using the Haemonetics Model 30 Blood Processor. Blood samples were obtained from the donors prior to, during, and following pheresis. Blood was also obtained from the blood-return line af...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kisker CT,Strauss RG,Koepke JA,Maguire LC,Thompson JS

更新日期：1979-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Factor (F)XIII deficiency is a rare inherited bleeding disorder, but can also be acquired due to the development of inhibitors. CASE REPORT:A 17-year-old female with systemic lupus erythematosus and end-stage kidney disease secondary to Class IV lupus nephritis developed spontaneous subcutaneous and muscula...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Rabik CA,Atkinson MA,Sule S,Strouse JJ

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Throughout history, blood has been embedded with powerful and paradoxical connotations. In the last decades, a more rational conception based on scientific knowledge has emerged, portraying blood as a "disenchanted" and utilitarian object, hence more apt for donation between strangers. This study aims to exa...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Charbonneau J,Tran NY

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The experience of unpleasant blood donation reactions (e.g., dizziness, nausea, and fainting) has been linked to negative attitudes about donation and decreased likelihood of repeat donation. Consequently, interventions to reduce the adverse effects of blood donation are important and likely to increase dono...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Hanson SA,France CR

更新日期：2009-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:The hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier (HBOC-201) resuscitation fluid improves outcome in hemorrhagic shock swine models with minimal coagulopathy. Herein, coagulation parameters were evaluated after resuscitation with HBOC-201 after severe bleeding and prolonged delay to definitive care. STUDY DESIGN AND METH...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Arnaud F,Fasipe D,Philbin N,Rice J,Flournoy WS,Ahlers S,McCarron R,Freilich D

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：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:Blood donor parvovirus B19 DNA prevalence with sensitive nucleic acid test assays has recently been demonstrated to be higher than that found with assays designed to detect high viral titers in the plasma manufacturing sector. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Stored plasma aliquots from 5020 donations collected bet...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Kleinman SH,Glynn SA,Lee TH,Tobler L,Montalvo L,Todd D,Kiss JE,Shyamala V,Busch MP,National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute Retrovirus Epidemiology Donor Study (REDS-II).

更新日期：2007-10-01 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：:Transfusion of an incorrect blood component is an important avoidable serious hazard of transfusion resulting from process errors. Our group and others have taken advantage of new technology and developed electronic transfusion systems for safe transfusion practice in a previous studies. They allow the clinical staff ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Staples S,O'Callaghan C,Pavord S,Staves J,Murphy MF

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Photodynamic virus inactivation of plasma with methylene blue significantly decreases the recovery of fibrinogen and coagulation factors V and VIII. Because an adequate supply of fibrinogen is essential for the therapeutic efficacy of transfused plasma in many clinical settings, it was plausible that transfu...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Atance R,Pereira A,Ramírez B

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was made of the metabolism by the rabbit of adenine administered intravenously at a dose of 35 mg/kg with 100 micronCi of 8-14C-adenine. The infused adenine was removed from the blood in two phases, first by diffusion into the tissues and second by metabolic reactions throughout the body. The adenine equilibra...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Bartlett GR

更新日期：1977-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed hemolysis mediated by long-term production of pre-existing recipient-derived antibodies directed against donor RBC antigens after allogenic BMT is an unusual complication of hematopoietic transplantation. CASE REPORT:A 26-year-old man with aplastic anemia had pre-existing alloantibodies to E and c. ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Izumi N,Fuse I,Furukawa T,Uesugi Y,Tsuchiyama J,Toba K,Togashi K,Yamada K,Ohtake S,Saitoh Y,Yanagisawa N,Aizawa Y

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nucleic acid testing (NAT) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) was introduced for blood donation screening in the United States in 1999. This study analyzes temporal trends of these two infections since NAT introduction. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Donation data from 1999 to 2008...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Zou S,Dorsey KA,Notari EP,Foster GA,Krysztof DE,Musavi F,Dodd RY,Stramer SL

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Experimental studies have revealed that gelatin and HES produce increased neutrophil respiratory burst activity. It was investigated whether 3-percent gelatin (MW 35,000) and three types of 6-percent HES (MW 70,000; degree of substitution, 0.5; 200,000/0.5; 450,000/0.7) preparations can influence superoxide ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Jaeger K,Heine J,Ruschulte H,Jüttner B,Scheinichen D,Kuse ER,Piepenbrock S

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe a prototype elution method employing chloroquine, a quinoline derivative, to elute IgG antibodies from the platelet surface. This chloroquine elution technique is relatively easy to perform and is effective in the removal of alloantibodies from the platelet surface. Eluted alloantibody was immunol...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Masel DS,Blumberg N,Heal JM

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug-dependent antibodies have been associated with approximately 10% of acquired immune hemolytic anemia cases. These antibodies are a rare cause of interference in pretransfusion red blood cell (RBC) serologic testing. The aim of this work was to report three cases of subjects developing antibodies against...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Pham BN,Gien D,Bensaad F,Babinet J,Dubeaux I,Rouger P,Le Pennec PY

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the high (40 to 50 per cent) glycerol method of freezing red blood cells has many advantages, no feasible procedure for deglycerolizing with only a clinical centrifuge has been available. Thus this method has been restricted to blood centers that distribute a sufficient number of frozen cells to warrant the i...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Meryman HT,Hornblower M

更新日期：1977-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implementation of routine blood donor screening using anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) enzyme immunoassay (EIA) has resulted in an urgent need for well-characterized supplemental assays to confirm the presence of HCV antibodies. A comparative study of four commercially available supplemental assays is reported here: first...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Evans CS,Tobler L,Polito A,Stewart J,Chien D,Wilber J,Quan S,Delaney S,Kuo G,Busch MP

更新日期：1992-06-01 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：:Transfusion medicine (TM) physicians provide medical services that benefit all patients such as providing 24-hour laboratory coverage, advising health care providers on test interpretation and selection, validating new methods, and supervising technical personnel. These services ensure delivery of accurate, reliable, ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Jhang JS,Francis RO,Winkler A,Tormey C

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Blood transfusions carry the risk of transmitting infections. This risk has been studied in detail in high-income countries but not in sub-Saharan Africa. This study estimates the risks of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV) from a single unit of ...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Jayaraman S,Chalabi Z,Perel P,Guerriero C,Roberts I

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A pilot study was performed on the storage of plasma and cryosupernatant plasma at 4 degrees C for up to 28 days. Eight bags, four of CPD fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) and four of CPD cryosupernatant plasma (CSP, plasma without cryoprecipitate), were sampled during storage for assays of pH; factors V, VIII, IX, and XI; fi...

journal_title：Transfusion

authors： Smak Gregoor PJ,Harvey MS,Briët E,Brand A

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00