Blood Component Quality Control

Question 1

Quality control of Apheresis Granulocytes must demonstrate which of the following granulocyte count in 75% of units tested?

Answer 1

1.0 X 10^10

Question 2

An important determinant of platelet viability during storage is:

Answer 2

Plasma pH

Question 3

According to AABB standards, at least 90% of all apheresis platelets units tested shall contain a minimum of how many platelets?

Answer 3

3.0 x 10^11

Question 4

According to AABB standards, platelets prepared from whole blood shall have at least:

Answer 4

5.5 x 10^10 platelets per unit in at least 90% of the units tested

Question 5

According to AABB standards, what is the minimum pH required for apheresis platelets at the end of the storage period?

Answer 5

6.2

Question 6

What percentage of RBCs must be retained when preparing Leuko Reduced RBCs?

Answer 6

85%

Question 7

In a quality assurance program, cryoprecipitated AHF must contain a minimum of how many international units of Factor VII?

Answer 7

80