A nucleic acid amplification repeat testing algorithm reveals high risk of hepatitis B and C transmission with serologic blood screening practice in Punjab, India
ConclusionA NAT repeat test algorithm was instrumental for confirmation of viral infection and revealed high residual risk of hepatitis B and C transmission by the practiced ELISA blood testing. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - November 1, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: R. Kumar, V. Shyamala, N. Lelie, P. Kumar, A. Kaur Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research
Lessons learned from Paris and Nice
ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 35-46, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 30, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
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ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 35-46, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 30, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Red cell apheresis: pros and cons
ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 16-22, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 23, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
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ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 16-22, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 23, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Managing a rare donor programme: the immunohaematology laboratory perspective
ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 11-15, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 17, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
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ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 11-15, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 17, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
The validation and implementation of donor screening for hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus 1/2 and syphilis by ultrio elite assay (Panther system) and chemiluminescence assay (Abbott Architect i2000SR system) in Namibia
ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 112-119, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 8, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
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ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 112-119, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 8, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
New strategies to understand platelet storage lesion
Modern health care is dependent on the banking and transfusion of platelet concentrates. Platelets, however, can pose a problem for stock management at blood banks due to their limited storage time. In most countries, platelets can be stored from 3 to 7 days and due limited storage time up to 30% of all platelet concentrates are discarded without ever being used for clinical transfusion. The main reasons for this limited storage time are increased risk of bacterial contamination, due to the storage conditions at 22°C, and a formation of a condition termed platelet storage lesion (PSL) that decreases the quality of the pla...
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 8, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: N. Á. Árnason, Ó. E. Sigurjónsson Tags: Congress Review Source Type: research
Platelet immunobiology: platelets as prey and predator
ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 87-92, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 3, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
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ISBT Science Series,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 87-92, February 2018. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 3, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
Platelet immunobiology: platelets as prey and predator
The immune response against platelets is a complex process involving many aspects of the innate and adaptive immune system. Immune destruction of platelets and megakaryocytes and the thrombocytopenia that ensues can cause different clinically significant haematological disorders such as foetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT), transfusion‐induced platelet refractoriness or immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). These conditions are frequently difficult to manage so an understanding of the biological nature of these adverse conditions is critical for an understanding of how to potentially reduce them. Superimposed...
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 3, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: R. Kapur, J. W. Semple Tags: Congress Review Source Type: research
Platelets in liver regeneration
ConclusionPlatelets stimulate liver regeneration. Several mechanisms seem to be involved, acting on the level of hepatocytes, LSEC and potentially Kupffer cells. Identification of the platelet‐molecule(s) involved may lead to targeted therapies for patients with impairment of liver function. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 3, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: J. Meyer, A. Balaphas, P. Fontana, K. Sadoul, P. Morel, C. Gonelle ‐Gispert, L. Bühler Tags: Congress Review Source Type: research
Prevalence of Malaria in blood donor population from a tertiary care centre and effective donor notification and counselling policy
ISBT Science Series, EarlyView. (Source: ISBT Science Series)
Source: ISBT Science Series - October 2, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research
