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Components & Component Processing
Program Code:
040A
Date:
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
MODERATOR
(S):
Stephen Wagner, PhD, Interim Head, Blood Components Department, American Red Cross
Elisabeth Maurer-Spurej
Description
OBJECTIVES:- Discuss in vitro quality measures of apheresis platelets stored in two new platelet additive solutions, PAS-5 and PAS*.
- Contrast a new flow cytometric platelet enumeration reference method with the ICSH standard.
- Cite the in vivo recovery and survival of DMSO cryopreserved platelet concentrates administered using a no-wash method.
- Describe the potential significance of stress granule formation during buffycoat platelet collection and storage.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
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