Component Preparation: Further Reading

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1. AuBuchon JP, Herschel L, Roger J, Murphy S. Preliminary validation of a new standard of efficacy for stored platelets. Transfusion. 2004 Jan; 44(1): 36-41. [Medline]
2. Brecher ME, ed. Technical manual, 14th ed. Bethesda, MD: AABB Press; 2002.
3. DeSantis D., Donor selection and component preparation. In: Harmening D ed. Modern blood banking and transfusion practices. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: FA Davis;1999.
4. International Forum. The official requirements for platelet concentrates. (pdf file) Vox Sang 1998;75(4):308-17.
5. Petrides, M. Blood Component Preparation in: Petrides M, Stack G. Practical Guide to Transfusion Medicine. Bethesda MD: AABB Press; 2002: 1-18.