Time from apheresis platelet donation to cold storage: Evaluation of platelet quality and bacterial growth.
Bethany L BrownStephen J WagnerC Anne HapipErin FischerTodd M GetzDedeene Thompson-MontgomeryAnnette TurgeonPublished in: Transfusion (2022)
Our studies showed that extending time to cold storage from 2 to 8 h from collection did not significantly increase the bacterial growth, and the platelet component quality and function is maintained. The ability to extend the time required from collection to storage will improve blood center logistics to feasibly produce CSPs.