Total platelet donation count and donation frequency are determinants of plateletpheresis-associated lymphopenia.
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.16666
Abstract: BACKGROUND Plateletpheresis using a leukocyte reduction system (LRS) traps donor WBCs in the LRS chamber, which may lead to lymphopenia, especially in frequent plateletpheresis donors. It seems plausible that this might cause adverse effects. However,… read more here.
Keywords: platelet donors; donation; platelet donation; plateletpheresis ... See more keywords
Understanding donation frequency: insights from current plasma donors
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DOI: 10.1111/vox.12861
Abstract: Encouraging existing plasma donors to donate more frequently is a key objective for blood donation services committed to expanding yield through voluntary non‐remunerated plasmapheresis donation. This requires an understanding of donors’ perspectives on their current… read more here.
Keywords: understanding donation; donation; frequency insights; donation frequency ... See more keywords