Oct

26

2021

How many platelets does an apheresis platelet unit contain relative to whole-blood-derived platelets?

By William Aird

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How many platelets does an apheresis platelet unit contain relative to whole-blood-derived platelets?

1 apheresis platelet unit is equivalent to a pool of 4-6 units of whole blood-derived platelets; typically contains ≥ 3 × 1011 platelets.

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