The Effect of Holding Times Whole Blood and its Components During Processing on and Quality

Whole blood is not usually collected close to the processing site, which results in a holding time between collection and processing. In some countries, the holding time is limited to 8 h after which the units are cooled, rendering them useless for platelet preparation. Other countries allow a 24 hour (“overnight”) ambient hold to allow platelet preparation. The impact of this e holding time on subsequent blood components will be reviewed in this paper. In addition, there are various “in-process” holding times that further prolong the time before the final blood component is ready.

Source: Transfusion Medicine Reviews - October 30, 2014 Category: Hematology Authors: Pieter F. van der Meer, Dirk de Korte Source Type: research