Oversight and monitoring of blood safety in the United States.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:A collaborative study was undertaken to evaluate a replacement World Health Organization International Standard for hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA for nucleic acid amplification technology (NAT)-based assays. The candidate preparations were calibrated in International Units (IUs). MATERIALS AND ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Baylis SA,Heath AB,Collaborative Study Group.

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objectives of this study are to estimate the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) among French whole-blood (WB) donors to identify factors associated with ID and to generate decision trees. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:A prospective National multicentre study was performed on WB donors from March 11, to April...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Fillet AM,Martinaud C,Malard L,Le Cam S,Hejl C,Chenus F,Woimant G,Chueca M,Jacquot E,Besiers C,Morel P,Djoudi R,Garrabé E,Gross S

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this review was to summarize the properties of the commonly available resuscitation fluids and highlight where knowledge of the characteristics of individual fluids might guide their use in clinical practice. Some of the current controversies surrounding resuscitation fluids are als...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Grocott MP,Hamilton MA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Plasma transfusions are a frequent treatment worldwide, but many studies have reported a wide variation in the indications to transfuse. Recently, an international paediatric study also showed wide variation in frequency in the use of plasma transfusions: 25% of the centres transfused plasma t...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Karam O,Demaret P,Duhamel A,Shefler A,Spinella PC,Tucci M,Leteurtre S,Stanworth SJ,PlasmaTV investigators.

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human Lewis gene encodes an alpha(1,3/1,4)-fucosyltransferase responsible for synthesis of the Le(a) and a Le(b) antigens. To define the molecular background for non-functional Lewis genes we have sequenced PCR-amplified DNA fragments from two Le(a-b-) individuals. One was homozygously mutated at nucleotides 202(T...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Elmgren A,Börjeson C,Svensson L,Rydberg L,Larson G

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years the development of recombinant DNA and sequencing techniques has led to a greatly increased understanding of the genetic complexity, structure and function of the human major histocompatibility complex. This system may be subdivided into the "classical' HLA (human leukocyte antigen) class I and II tran...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Howell WM,Navarrete C

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Human monoclonal antibodies have been produced against various Rh antigens. We report here the production of another one against Rh C and the first such antibody against Rh CW. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two heterohybridomas secreting IgG human monoclonal antibodies against Rh CW and Rh C (MS-353 ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Thorpe SJ,Boult CE,Thompson KM

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This report describes a method for estimating the risk of transfusion-transmitted HBV infection attributable to blood components from donors with occult hepatitis B virus infection (OBI) applicable where universal anti-HBc screening is not performed. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In the context of pa...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Seed CR,Kiely P

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-Sdx is an IgM complement-binding autoantibody that defines a red cell antigen which is independent of I, i, Sp1 (Pr) and Gd. Hemagglutination by the antibody is unusually sensitive to variation in pH, salt, or other charged molecular species. The antibody is inhibited by urine from Sd(a+) persons, but inhibition ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Bass LS,Rao AH,Goldstein J,Marsh WL

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus infectivity can be removed from human plasma used to prepare a gamma-globulin product by ion-exchange chromatography with commercially available resins. A pooled human plasma sample free of hepatitis markers was contaminated with 10,000 chimpanzee infectious doses of hepatitis B virus per milliliter ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Zolton RP,Padvelskis JV,Kaplan PM

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Whole blood is stored at room temperature (RT) until processing into components. After separation and filtration, the RCC has to be cooled from RT to +2 - 6°C. Different start times of the cooling process and different cooling rates can be encountered in daily routine. The effect of these parameters of the i...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Bontekoe IJ,van der Meer PF,de Korte D

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of testing RoHarr cells with panels of monoclonal anti-D suggest that the D antigen (referred to as DHar) encoded by the haplotype (D)c(e) Rh33 is a partial D antigen. IgM monoclonal anti-D are more efficient than IgG monoclonal anti-D in detecting DHar.DHar expresses some but not all of both epD5 and epD6...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Wallace M,Lomas-Francis C,Tippett P

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nowadays, risk of transfusion-transmitted infection has been substantially minimized by stringent donor eligibility screening and infectious disease testing. However, we report an interdiction of a blood donation containing varicella-zoster virus (VZV) by donor self-reporting of chickenpox. The donor developed varicel...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Chan HM,Ho PL,Chan KH,Lin CK,Lee CK

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis E is considered an emerging disease that may be a threat in both developing and industrialized countries all over the world. The risk of chronic hepatitis E virus infection is higher among immunocompromised patients. This study aimed to assess the status of hepatitis E infection in patients with transfusion-...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Klonizakis P,Gioula G,Exindari M,Apostolou C,Kotsiafti A,Vlachaki E

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Mirasol Pathogen Reduction Technology System (PRT) for Plasma (CaridianBCT) is based on a riboflavin and UV light treatment process resulting in pathogen inactivation due to irreversible, photochemically induced damage of nucleic acids. This study evaluated the in vitro protein quality of plasma products...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Bihm DJ,Ettinger A,Buytaert-Hoefen KA,Hendrix BK,Maldonado-Codina G,Rock G,Giclas PC,Goodrich RP

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:One of the challenges surrounding blood component administration is the determination of an appropriate rate of infusion. There are very few evidence-based guidelines available to guide healthcare providers looking for a 'standard' infusion rate for red blood cells (RBCs), plasma or platelets ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Gehrie EA,Hendrickson JE,Tormey CA

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quality management is an ongoing development resulting in consistency products and services and ever increasing customer satisfaction. The ultimum is Total Quality Management. Quality systems and quality management in transfusion medicine have gained considerable attention since the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic. Wher...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Smit-Sibinga CT

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:In Canada, transfusion transmission risk of Human T-cell lymphotropic virus -I/II (HTLV) is addressed by universal leucoreduction and universal antibody testing. We aimed to estimate the risk with the current policy, if testing only first-time donors and if testing were stopped. MATERIALS AND...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： O'Brien SF,Yi QL,Goldman M,Grégoire Y,Delage G

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although we still do not know enough about the influence of anaemia and transfusion on outcomes for the surgical patient, it is possible to develop a general consensus about many aspects of management. A quality programme to improve consistency of practice in these consensus areas is feasible. (Table 6) This should be...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： McClelland B

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method to coat unsensitized erythrocytes with fragments of C3 and C4 using autologous serum, in order to study complement receptor-dependent function of the fixed macrophage system, is presented. After incubation with serum under optimal conditions, at least 90% of the cells had C3b/iC3b deposited on the surface, wi...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Nilsson Ekdahl K,Lööf L,Nilsson UR,Nilsson B

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Apheresis platelet concentrates sometimes contain persistent aggregates (PA). Because apheresis involves extracorporeal circulation, we hypothesized that interactions between GPIbα and von Willebrand factor (VWF) underlie their origin. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Platelets in donations with PA were...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Feys HB,Van Aelst B,Devloo R,Vandekerckhove P,Compernolle V

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Du variant negro woman developed, during pregnancy, an anti-D that was unusual in that it bound complement. The Rh groups of the propositus and other members of her family were also unusual. ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Ayland J,Horton MA,Tippett P,Waters AH

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method of pasteurising a concentrate of factor I (C3b inactivator) prepared from human blood plasma is described. As well as obtaining a high yield of factor I by this virus inactivation procedure it is furthermore possible, by adjustment of the stabiliser concentration, to obtain a very pronounced reduction in the ...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Alsøe KO,Kihl J

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A competitive inhibition assay for functional fibronectin (Fn), based on ELISA technology, is described. The assay measures Fn's physiologic ability to bind to denatured collagen (gelatin). Affinity-purified Fn inhibits the binding of alkaline phosphatase coupled Fn to gelatin-coated wells of a microtiter plate in a c...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Doran JE,Callaway BD,Reese AC,Wynn JJ,Mansberger AR

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The ABO blood group system is the most important blood group system in transfusion medicine. In addition to the major A, B and O alleles, many rare alleles have been defined. Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and analysis by PCR sequence specific pri...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Chen YJ,Chen PS,Liu HM,Lyou JY,Hu HY,Lin JS,Tzeng CH

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An alternative to blood transfusion, based on oxygen-carrying solutions, has been sought for over a century. The present 'first-generation' haemoglobin-products were based on observations that crosslinking with, for example, glutaraldehyde, overcame subunit dissociation and renal toxicity. Experience with these soluti...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Winslow RM

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have employed a PCR approach to determine the nucleotide sequences of the coding region in the last two coding exons of the histo-blood group ABO genes from one A(X) and one B(A) individual. Compared with A1 alleles, the (A(X)) allele has a single nucleotide substitution (T-->A at nucleotide 646) resulting in an am...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Yamamoto F,McNeill PD,Yamamoto M,Hakomori S,Harris T

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Practices in end-of-life platelet transfusions in haematologic malignancies are variable. Our aim was to describe the platelet transfusion burden and parameters linked to this indication in such a setting and thereby contribute to defining optimal practices. MATERIALS AND METHODS:From July 20...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Moracchini J,Seigeot A,Angelot-Delettre F,Vienot A,Aubry R,Daguindau É,Deconinck E,Frache S,Tiberghien P

更新日期：2020-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet concentrates (PCs), stored for 5 days in PL 2209, a new polyvinyl chloride (PVC) storage container plasticised with butyryl trihexyl citrate, were compared with those stored in PL 1240, a PVC platelet container plasticised with triethylhexyl trimellitate. In part 1 of the study, pooled platelet-rich plasma (P...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Turner VS,Mitchell SG,Kang SK,Hawker RJ

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa, NovoSeven) has been used off-label for various conditions. A protocol for its use in acute, uncontrolled life-threatening bleeding, was devised and employed. A haematologist/transfusion specialist was assigned as a member of the team. MATERIALS AND ME...

journal_title：Vox sanguinis

authors： Mayo A,Misgav M,Kluger Y,Geenberg R,Pauzner D,Klausner J,Ben-Tal O

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00