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Seasonal variability is not observed in the rates of high anti‐A and anti‐B titers in plasma, apheresis platelet, and whole blood units tested by different methods

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ABO‐incompatible platelet transfusions are common, and transfusions with ABO‐incompatible plasma are increasing with the use of group A plasma and group O whole blood (WB) in emergencies. Many centers screen… Click to show full abstract

ABO‐incompatible platelet transfusions are common, and transfusions with ABO‐incompatible plasma are increasing with the use of group A plasma and group O whole blood (WB) in emergencies. Many centers screen blood products for anti‐A and/or anti‐B titers to help prevent hemolysis from ABO‐incompatible transfusions, yet titer methods and definition of high titers are not standardized.

Keywords: anti anti; anti titers; whole blood; blood; abo incompatible; platelet

Journal Title: Transfusion
Year Published: 2019

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