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Adding mobile apheresis to community blood drives

Anthony D et al. AABB 2018, Poster BBC 135

Publish date:: October 18, 2018

Key clinical point: Apheresis platelet collection in the field is practical with proper planning and support.

Major finding: Field-based collection of platelet products saved costs and augmented the hospital’s supply on a normally low collection day.

Study details: Pilot program testing apheresis platelet donations during community blood drives.

Disclosures: The pilot program was internally funded. The authors reported having no relevant conflicts of interest.

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Anthony D et al. AABB 2018, Poster BBC 135

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