Transfusion and Apheresis Science
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 45-51, February 2010

The maintenance of platelet properties during 20–24°C storage after periods of shipment or interrupted agitation

American Red Cross Holland Laboratory, 15601 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855, United States

Abstract 

Platelet components are continuously agitated during storage to maintain platelet quality. During shipment, it is not practical to agitate platelets. Numerous studies have investigated the influence of various periods without agitation on the in vitro and in vivo properties of platelet products. This review will examine the outcomes of these studies and consider new developments in platelet storage which might improve platelet quality after interruptions of agitation which occur during platelet shipment.

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PII: S1473-0502(09)00174-8

doi:10.1016/j.transci.2009.10.006

Transfusion and Apheresis Science
Volume 42, Issue 1 , Pages 45-51, February 2010

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