Comparison of changes in platelet count, mean platelet volume and swirling in stored platelet concentrates with and without platelet additive solution

Background: Stored platelet concentrates (PC) are in increasing demand for transfusion to patients with thrombocytopenia or disordered platelet function with active bleeding. Platelets are difficult to preserve in vitro for longer period of time. Different platelet additive solutions (PAS) have been...

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Main Authors: Saira Bashir, Shahida Mohsin, Huma Amin, Muhammad Rehman, Shabbir Hussain, Tahir Saeed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Hematology
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Online Access:http://www.jahjournal.org/article.asp?issn=1658-5127;year=2014;volume=5;issue=1;spage=10;epage=14;aulast=Bashir