Plateletpheresis

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Platelet Concentrate is now available at Patel Hospital

Where to use platelet concentrate?

It is traditionally given to patients undergoing:

• Dengue
• Thrombocytopenia
• Chemotherapy for leukemia
• Aplastic Anemia
• AIDS
• Hypersplenism
• ITP
• Sepsis
• DIC
• Surgery such as cardiopulmonary by pass
• Congenital or Acquired platelet dysfunction

Platelet transfusion are to be avoided in:

• TTP - HUS
• Heparin Induced thrombocytopenia

What is it like?

Platelet aphaeresis feels much the same as a whole blood donation. Blood is drawn from one arm and channeled through a sterile, disposable kit housed in the Blood Cell Separator. Platelets are separated from whole blood by centrifugation, collected, and the rest of your blood is returned through the same arm. Platelet aphaeresis taken between 30 minutes to 2 hours for the entire process.

Is it safe?

All the tubing, bags, and needles used in the process are new, sterile and used only once by the donor. After a single use, these supplies are destroyed.

Who can donate?

Donor eligibility guidelines are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are the same for both aphaeresis and whole blood donors. There is specific waiting periods between donations. After donating platelets, donors are eligible to donate whole blood or platelets after 72 hours. After donating whole blood donors must wait 56 days before donating whole blood or platelets. Current FDA guidelines allow up to 24 platelet donations per year. When donating platelets, it is important to not take aspirin or anything with aspirin in it 48 hours before your platelet donation.