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002: Platelet Refractoriness with Pat Kopko

Blood Bank Guy Essentials Podcast

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How to Get Platelet and Antigen Tested Donors

I want to get your take on a few scenarios just so that we can re-emphasize what we've talked about. You can always use randoms, but try cross-match platelets. If you have a calculated PRA of 50%, if you cross-match eight units, you can expect about four of them to be compatible. So you can get compatible platelets even before you have your antibody testing back.

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