Thrombelastographic evaluation of the influence of 2-RBC apheresis on donor's coagulation system

Akay O. M., Karagulle M., Kus G., MUTLU F., GÜNDÜZ E.

TRANSFUSION AND APHERESIS SCIENCE, vol.48, no.3, pp.387-390, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 48 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transci.2013.04.023
  • Journal Name: TRANSFUSION AND APHERESIS SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.387-390
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Rotation thrombelastogram (ROTEM (R)/TEG (R)) assays allow rapid global assessment of hemostatic function using whole blood. Since published data about the effects of automated red cell collection on coagulation system are scarce, we aimed to investigate the effects of 2-RBC apheresis on donor's coagulation system using ROTEM (R) assays.