Should HLA and HPA-matched platelet transfusions for patients with Glanzmann Thrombasthenia or Bernard-Soulier syndrome be standardized care? A Dutch survey and recommendations

CONCLUSION: Elective HLA-matching for GT and BSS-patients is already conducted by most Dutch (pediatric) hematologists. HPA-matching is mainly applied when HPA-antibodies are formed. Based on the current literature and the survey, recommendations are proposed.PMID:38642032 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17824

Source: Transfusion - April 20, 2024 Category: Hematology Authors: Elise J Huisman Nory Holle Martin Schipperus Marjon H Cnossen Masja de Haas Leendert Porcelijn Jaap-Jan Zwaginga Source Type: research