Influence of early irradiation on in vitro red blood cell (RBC) storage variables of leucoreduced RBCs in additive solution SAG-M

摘要

BackgroundThe only accepted way to avoid transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease is irradiation of blood components. With respect to irradiation and associated storage time, different recommendations exist. We examined early irradiated (day +3) leucoreduced red blood cell units for irradiation-associated damages during storage.