MGordon

Hi Linda Frederick or bbbirder, Sorry for the delayed response, but I have been behind the eight ball in preparing data for ABC meeting next week. Perhaps I am too cautious regarding this entity. Per the Technical Manual, there has been one possible transfusion transmission of erlichiosis. While at the ABC meeting I will consult with others. I can not and do not give medical advice. Regards, MGordonMD 7.20.2008

Per AABB Stds history of babesiosis is an indefinite deferral. No std about Lyme disease or Ehrlichia. For Lyme disease would accept after treatment. Ehrlichia would play safe and defer. MGordon , MD

Heathervaught - Thank you for the follow-up. What does your inspection for cold agglutintion include - just visual inspection or more - ?review of smear for agglutination, DAT?? MGordon 6.13.2008

Hi to all, For failure of filtration at leukoreduction of rbc, how extensive a workup does your center do to determine the cause. Do you have SOP for it? MGordon 6.11.2008

Hi Marilsa, Welcome to the site. MGordon 6.11.2008

Hello to all, Since, I am a new member who needs to introduce myself. Am Medical Director who works at Northern California Community Blood Bank in Eureka, CA. Look forward to further communication. MGordon NCCBB 5/20.2008