Platelet engraftment after allogenic stem cell transplantation is monitored by digital PCR without interference by platelet support

Leucocyte and platelet counts after transplantation with hematopoietic stem cells (HSC) serve as an early and relevant sign for the success of transplantation. The time to leucocyte and platelet engraftment appears to be a valid predictor of the probability of complications in transplanted patients and especially for allogeneic HSC transplantation.1 EBMT and CIBMTR agree in the definition of leucocyte engraftment as the third day of three consecutive days with absolute neutrophil counts (ANC)> 500/mm3.
Source: Experimental Hematology - Category: Hematology Authors: Source Type: research