Extension of the storage period of platelet concentrates in Germany to 5 days by bacterial testing

  • The shelf life of platelet concentrates (PCs) was limited in Germany to 4 days after the day of production because platelet-related septic complications had been observed, mainly with PCs at the end of their shelf life. The reduction in PC shelf life gives rise to several problems, including an increased number of discarded products, accompanied by potential challenges of how to ensure an adequate supply of platelet products. The aim of this study was to show routine experience over the last 7 years using the Bactiflow (BF) assay to screen for bacterial contamination late in PC storage, followed by extension of PC shelf life.

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Author:Tanja VollmerGND, Dennis HinseGND, Jürgen DiekmannGND, Cornelius KnabbeGND, Jens DreierGND
URN:urn:nbn:de:hbz:294-73850
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1159/000499543
Parent Title (English):Transfusion medicine and hemotherapy
Subtitle (English):is it worth the effort?
Publisher:Karger
Place of publication:Basel
Document Type:Article
Language:English
Date of Publication (online):2020/08/06
Date of first Publication:2019/03/14
Publishing Institution:Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Universitätsbibliothek
Tag:Bacterial screening; BactiFlow; Extension of shelf life; Platelet concentrates
Volume:46
Issue:2
First Page:111
Last Page:113
Note:
Dieser Beitrag ist aufgrund einer nationalen Lizenz frei zugänglich.
Institutes/Facilities:Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Institut für Laboratoriums- und Transfusionsmedizin
open_access (DINI-Set):open_access
Licence (German):License LogoNationale Lizenz