Transfusion Flashcards
1
Q
Transfusion modification
Leukoreduction
What is leukoreduction?
A
Reduces the # of WBC present in the RBC or plt product
2
Q
Transfusion modification
Leukoreduction
What can leukoreduction do?
A
Reduces class IHLA alloantibody production and subsequent plt transfusion refractoriness;
Febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions;
Transmission of CMV
3
Q
Transfusion modification
Leukoreduction
Can leukoreduction reduce transfusion-associated GVHD?
A
No.
