Suggestion for Reducing the Platelet Content Requirements of Apheresis Platelet in Korea
10.17945/kjbt.2023.34.3.218
- Author:
Hyun Ji LEE
1
;
Jin Sung JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Korea
- Publication Type:Opinion
- From:Korean Journal of Blood Transfusion
2023;34(3):218-221
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
In the United States, it was announced that when the platelet count standard for apheresis platelets was changed from 3.0×1011 /unit to 2.5×1011 /unit, the total supply of platelet products would increase by 21∼23%. In Korea, the platelet count standard for leukocyte filtration apheresis platelet products must be at least 2.0×1011 /unit, and 75% of the total test samples must be 3.0×1011 /unit or more. The supply of apheresis platelets will become smoother if this standard is changed to at least 2.0×1011 /unit. This can reduce the frequency of platelet supply crises and help treat patients by reducing the transfusion waiting time for patients who frequently receive platelet transfusions.
