RBC Quality

[Brian]

Would anyone like to share their opinion as to whether they feel aphresis RBC are better or worse that WB derived RBC? Are RBC collected in CPD higher quality than RBC collected in ACDA?

[Cliff]

Hmm, interesting question. My answer is Yes, and No. :tongue:

No - A cell is a cell. These machines are approved from FDA.

Yes - I believe there can be some benefits to the recipient if they are to receive both products from the same donor, a way of limiting donor exposure. Also there can be a pretty big benefit to the donor, they only need to come in once every 16 weeks to do a double red, plus for the auto donor who is only going to do 2 total units, they can do it all in one visit.

Very unscientific, just my thoughts.

[Brian]

Thanks for the reply Cliff.

Do you remember the days when WB was collected in something other than CPD. Why is ACD not used for WB collections? Are RBC collected in ACD any better?

Brian