Modeling predonation testing strategies in platelet donations - Approach from low throughput apheresis blood center from India

Conclusion: Strategy-3 appears cost-effective but requires regulatory changes in the Indian setting. Testing apheresis procedures using Strategy 2 had greater cost recovery, and also prevents infectious donations and thereby enhances blood safety with the present guidelines.

Source: Asian Journal of Transfusion Science - December 19, 2020 Category: Hematology Authors: Mohandoss Murugesan Maya Padmanaban Riyas Malodan Gayathiri K Chellaiya Sangeetha K Nayanar Source Type: research