Abstract
Plasma-derived products are used in Australia in a wide variety of clinical settings. The majority of these products are manufactured locally from voluntary blood donations. The preparation of plasma products is subject to rigorous safety measures, including screening blood donors, testing plasma for infectious material, and subjecting plasma to dedicated pathogen inactivation steps. The safe use of plasma derivatives requires correct storage and handling.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 76-79 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Australian Prescriber |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Coagulation
- Intravenous immunoglobulin
- Pathogen inactivation