title: Comparison of platelet-rich plasma collection using the Haemonetics PCS and Baxter Autopheresis C.
abstract: We have compared 118 platelet-rich plasma donations collected using the Autopheresis-C Platelet cell (Auto C) with 166 donations using the Haemonetics PCS. The median platelet yield from the Auto C was superior (2.51 vs. 1.54 x 10(11] although collection times differed (60 vs./40 min). There was greater variability in the platelet yield from the Auto C (0.45-5.6 vs./0.26-2.8 x 10(11], but leucocyte contamination was not significantly different. After secondary processing, there was significantly less residual platelet-poor plasma (272 vs. 369 ml). Platelet function assessed during 5 days of storage was satisfactory for both, although platelet aggregation responses to collagen and adenosine diphosphate were superior in the Auto C platelets.
authors.affiliation: South West Regional Transfusion Centre, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Pamphilon
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Tandy
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Saunders
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Fraser
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010976:Platelet Count; D010983:Plateletpheresis / Q000295:instrumentation*