Reducing the Risk of Transfusion-Transmitted Bacterial Infections in Platelet Concentrates: Current Status and Developments

Course Authors:
Ineke G.H. Rood, MSc
Department of Blood Cell Research, Sanquin Research and Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Annika Pettersson, PhD
Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Dirk de Korte, PhD
Department of Blood Cell Research, Sanquin Research and Sanquin Blood Bank North West Region, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Paul H.M. Savelkoul, PhD
Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

• describe the possibilities and limitations of various analytical systems to detect bacterial contamination of blood products.

ASCP designates these activities for a maximum of the indicated number of CMLE credits. These activities meet CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.