Liz Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 For those who perform drives to collect platelets by apheresis: what are the logistics, are these pre-screened donors?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbreadMan Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I talked to NJBS (a subsidiary of New York Blood Center) and they said they almost never bring apheresis (platelet) machines on the road, especially on bloodmobile buses. They said the bouncing and shocks cause problems with the equipment and the centrifuge. However, I was informed that a few buses in the Manhattan area do have Alyx double-red cell machines. The Blood Center of New Jersey (a separate blood donor company) says they require a whole blood donation before apheresis can be performed. BCNJ is attempting to get an apheresis station on their newer bloodmobiles.I wish these apheresis problems could be addressed because there isn't a platelet donation center within 50 miles of my location and I am B+ with a high platelet count. They've said they want my platelets more than my whole blood but that can't happen with a hundred mile round trip drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 That is interesting to know, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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