[Apheresis Process Volumes for Stem Cell Collection]

Hey everybody,

I am trying to gather some data to see what process volume facilities use during and HPC,Apheresis collection. I have read everything from 12L-20L or 200 mL per kilogram. We are looking at a new volume due to the new machine they would like to start collecting our products on. We are looking at using an Optia. Any input would be great!

[Revco or Helmer Refrigerator]

We are looking into purchasing a new blood bank refrigerator. I am depating between a Helmer or a Revco (from Cardinal). We do have a Revco in our department currently, but I have never tried a Helmer. Just curious as to other people experiences.

[Thawer pockets]

Contact Helmer. They may have the pockets. Helmer just bought the Thermogenesis plasma line the beginning of January. I know they are not selling the thawer, but perhaps they will have parts.

[Your impressions of Genesis BPS new "Plasmatherm" thawer]

I am looking at the same exact thawers! I was hoping to see if anybody had any luck with the Genesis BPS. We currently have a Thermogenesis that is on its last leg. We love having a dry waterbath, but Thermogenesis no longer makes them. Helmer recently bought the line, but they do not have the dry waterbath available.