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Decreasing RBC transfusions saves center $1 million
Researchers have reported that interventions designed to decrease the need for red blood cell (RBC) transfusions proved effective when implemented...
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England, Scotland to shorten deferral for high-risk blood donors
England and Scotland are changing some of their policies regarding blood donation, shortening the deferral periods for donors who engage in “high-...
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Study supports wider use of dried blood samples
Researchers have found evidence to suggest that dried blood samples may sometimes be a suitable alternative to conventional blood sampling. The...
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Assay available to screen donated blood for Zika
Blood banks in countries that accept the CE mark can now use the Procleix Zika Virus Assay to screen blood donations for the presence of Zika...
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Device reduces blood draw contamination
A novel device can significantly reduce contamination of blood cultures, according to research published in Clinical Infectious Diseases. The...
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Hemoglobin nanoparticles could serve as blood substitute
A new type of hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier has shown early promise as a potential blood substitute, according to researchers. The team created...
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FDA clears test for individual WBD platelet units
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted new clearance for Verax Biomedical’s Platelet PGD® Test. This qualitative immunoassay is...
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FDA authorizes use of first fully automated Zika IgM test
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for DiaSorin Incorporated’s LIAISON® XL Zika Capture IgM...
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EC publishes guides on patient blood management
The European Commission (EC) has published guides intended to help hospitals and national authorities implement patient blood management (PBM)...
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Studies support Zika screening in entire US blood supply
Results from a pair of studies suggest it is necessary to test for Zika virus in all blood donated in the US, even blood collected outside areas...
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Donor screening assays more sensitive than diagnostic assays for Zika
New research suggests assays used to screen donated blood for the Zika virus are more sensitive than assays used to help physicians diagnose Zika...