title: An overview of current trends in platelet preparation, storage and transfusion.
abstract: We present an overview of issues relating to preparation, storage and transfusion of platelet concentrates. The concepts of quality are described and potential benefits from leucodepletion, UVB irradiation and the use of additive solutions discussed. Emphasis is placed on laboratory evaluation of the storage lesion and in particular morphological changes of platelets during storage.
authors.affiliation: North London Blood Transfusion Centre, UK.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Seghatchian
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Brozovic
mesh_terms: D016913:Blood Component Transfusion; D001793:Blood Preservation / Q000639:trends*; D002452:Cell Count; D006801:Humans; D007962:Leukocytes; D010983:Plateletpheresis / Q000639:trends*