title: Granulocyte collection.
abstract: Techniques for collecting granulocytes for transfusion either to neutropenic patients or to neonates are described. Currently, the best granulocyte concentrates are prepared using continuous-flow centrifugation leukapheresis of steroid-stimulated donors in the presence of pentastarch. Donor reactions are mild and are similar to those expected with automated plateletpheresis.
authors.affiliation: DeGowin Blood Center, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Strauss
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Rohret
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Randels
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Winegarden
mesh_terms: D005434:Flow Cytometry; D006098:Granulocytes; D006801:Humans; D007937:Leukapheresis / Q000379:methods*; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D009504:Neutrophils