Reduction of Platelet Transfusion– Associated Sepsis by Short–Term Bacterial Culture

• Published in: Vox sanguinis Vol. 77; no. 1; pp. 1 - 5
• Main Authors: Liu, Hing-wing, Yuen, Kwok-yung, Cheng, Tammy Shui-ying, Lee, Kwan-bun, Chua, Elizabeth Kin-ming, Ho, Pak-leung, Lin, Che-kit
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel, Switzerland 01.01.1999
• Subjects: Transfusion, Microbiology and Plasma Fractions

Background and Objectives: There is as yet no suitable routine laboratory test for a blood transfusion service to detect bacterial contamination in platelets. This study evaluates the effectiveness and the applicability of short–term bacterial culture for such a purpose. Materials and Methods: Sampl...