In vitro quality control analysis after processing and during storage of feline packed red blood cells units

Abstract Background During the storage of packed red blood cells (pRBC), packed cell volume (PCV), bacterial contamination and percentage of haemolysis [percentage of free haemoglobin (HGB) in relation to the total HGB] are important quality parameters. Both PCV and haemolysis are indicators of the...

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Main Authors: C. Blasi Brugué, Rui R. F. Ferreira, I. Mesa Sanchez, Rita M. C. Graça, Inês M. Cardoso, Augusto J. F. de Matos, Rafael Ruiz de Gopegui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1458-4