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Automated culture not practical for routine screening of bacteria in platelets

Published in Blood Weekly, September 1st, 2005

An automated culture system is not practical for routine blood bank screening of bacteria in platelets.

"Bacterial contamination of blood components is the principal infectious complication linked to transfusion. The aim of the study was to evaluate the applicability of an automated culture system for platelets.

"10,141 platelet concentrates were cultured individually and in pools of five on storage days 1 and 7 using Bact/Alert system aerobic bottles," scientists in Spain report.

"A modified collection bag was used for improved sampling. Five-milliliter samples were cultured at 37 degrees C for 7 days. Only those samples where...

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Source: Blood Weekly (2005-09-01)

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