In Vitro Comparative Study of Platelets Treated with Two Pathogen-Inactivation Methods to Extend Shelf Life to 7 Days
Background and Objectives: Since 2015, platelet products have been pathogen-inactivated (PI) at the Luxemburgish Red Cross (LRC) using Riboflavin and UV light (RF-PI). As the LRC should respond to hospital needs at any time, platelet production exceeds the demand, generating a discard rate of 18%. T...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/3/343 |