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Blood Component Therapy
Involves transfusing specific blood components instead of whole blood
Ensures patients receive only what they need
Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Platelets
Plasma
Cryoprecipitate
Blood Component Therapy
Blood Components Include:
_ – for oxygen transport
_ – for blood clotting
_ – contains clotting factors
_ – rich in fibrinogen
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Whole Blood
Start: Whole blood (_ mL)
From this single bag, we create 4-5 components using centrifugation and freezing
red cells
hemoglobin
1-6
Whole Blood
How to Make Packed RBCs
Goal: Get the _ _
Whole blood → hard spin; RBCs settle at the bottom → remove plasma → packed RBCs
Packed RBCs
Used to increase _
Stored at _°C
Whole blood → hard spin; RBCs settle at the bottom → remove plasma → packed RBCs
Whole Blood
How to Make Packed RBCs
Goal: Get the red cells
(process)
Packed RBCs
Used to increase hemoglobin
Stored at 1-6°C
platelets
RDPs
20-24, agitation
Whole Blood
How to Make Platelets (RDPs)
Goal: Get the _
Two spins: Whole blood → light spin → platelet-rich plasma (PRP) → hard spin → platelets form a pellet → random donor platelets (RDPs)
_
Stored at room temp _°C WITH ?
Platelets need movement and oxygen to stay alive
Used when platelets are low
Whole blood → light spin → platelet-rich plasma (PRP) → hard spin → platelets form a pellet → random donor platelets (RDPs)
Whole Blood
How to Make Platelets (RDPs)
Goal: Get the platelets
Two spins: (process)
RDPs
Stored at room temp 20-24°C WITH agitation
Platelets need movement and oxygen to stay alive
Used when platelets are low
plasma, clotting factors
-18
Whole Blood
How to Make Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Goal: Get _ with full ?
Whole blood → hard spin → separate plasma → freeze within 8 hours → FFP
FFP
Stored at _°C or colder
To keep clotting factors alive
Used for coagulopathy, DIC, liver failure
Whole blood → hard spin → separate plasma → freeze within 8 hours → FFP
Whole Blood
How to Make Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Goal: Get plasma with full clotting factors
(process)
FFP
Stored at -18°C or colder
To keep clotting factors alive
Used for coagulopathy, DIC, liver failure
fibrinogen-rich product
fibrinogen, factor VIII, XIII, vWF
Whole Blood
How to Make Cryoprecipitate
Goal: Get ?
FFP (frozen) → thaw at 1-6C → cold “precipitate forms → collect the precipitate → this is cryoprecipitate
Cryoprecipitate
Contains (4)
Used for low fibrinogen
Slow thawing maximizes the recovery and concentration of key clotting factors
FFP (frozen) → thaw at 1-6C → cold “precipitate” forms → collect the precipitate → this is cryoprecipitate
Whole Blood
How to Make Cryoprecipitate
Goal: Get fibrinogen-rich product
(process)
Cryoprecipitate
Contains fibrinogen, factor VIII, XIII, vWF
Used for low fibrinogen
Slow thawing maximizes the recovery and concentration of key clotting factors
white cells
Granulocyte product
Whole Blood
How to Make Granulocytes
Goal: Collect ? for severe infections
Donor → apheresis machine → granulocyte product
?
Used only for severe neutropenia infections
Must be TRANSFUSED ASAP and IRRADIATED
Donor → apheresis machine → granulocyte product
Whole Blood
How to Make Granulocytes
Goal: Collect white cells for severe infections
(process)
Granulocyte product
Used only for severe neutropenia infections
Must be TRANSFUSED ASAP and IRRADIATED
1-6, 42
hemoglobin, oxygen
Blood Component | Starting Material | Key Preparation Steps | Storage Requirement | Major Clinical Use / Importance |
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) | Whole blood |
| ? °C up to ? days (with additive solution) | Increases ? and ? delivery without excess volume |
leukocyte
1-6
febrile, CMV, HLA alloimmunization
Blood Component | Starting Material | Key Preparation Steps | Storage Requirement | Major Clinical Use / Importance |
Leukocyte- Reduced PRBCs (LR-PRBCs) | PRBCs |
| ? °C | Reduces ? reactions, ? transmission, and ? |
20-24, 5
thrombocytopenia
Blood Component | Starting Material | Key Preparation Steps | Storage Requirement | Major Clinical Use / Importance |
Random Donor Platelets (RDPs) | Whole blood |
| ? °C with agitation ? days | Prevents or controls bleeding in ? |
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clotting factors
Blood Component | Starting Material | Key Preparation Steps | Storage Requirement | Major Clinical Use / Importance |
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) | Whole blood |
| ≤ ? °C up to ? year | Replaces ? in bleeding disorders |
-18, 1
fibrinogen
Blood Component | Starting Material | Key Preparation Steps | Storage Requirement | Major Clinical Use / Importance |
Cryoprecipitate (CRYO) | Fresh frozen plasma |
| ≤ ? °C up to ? year | Provides ? for severe bleeding |
20-24, 24
neutropenia
Blood Component | Starting Material | Key Preparation Steps | Storage Requirement | Major Clinical Use / Importance |
Granulocytes | Donor blood |
| ? °C use within ? hours | Used in severe infection with ? |
Acute massive blood loss
Hypovolemic shock with anemia
Exchange transfusion
Patients requiring CPB (Cardiopulmonary bypass) if whole blood protocol is used
Whole Blood Transfusion
Instances where whole blood is used: (4)
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Whole Blood Transfusion
Acute massive blood loss
Loss of >?% of total blood volume
In trauma, battlefield injuries, or major surgery
When the patient needs oxygen-carrying capacity + volume expansion simultaneously
crystalloids/colloids
Whole Blood Transfusion
Hypovolemic shock with anemia
When ? alone cannot stabilize the patient
anemia, sepsis, or hyperbilirubinemia
Whole Blood Transfusion
Exchange transfusion
Neonatal exchange transfusion for severe (3) (though reconstituted whole blood is more common now)
coagulopathy
Whole Blood Transfusion
Patients requiring CPB (Cardiopulmonary bypass) if whole blood protocol is used
Some cardiac surgery centers use fresh whole blood to reduce ?
massive hemorrhage
Whole Blood Transfusion
Not recommended when:
You only need RBCs → use packed RBCs
You only need plasma → use FFP
You need platelets → use platelet concentrates
Whole blood is not a substitute for component therapy except in ?
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35
Whole Blood Transfusion
Storage Requirements
Whole Blood (CPDA-1)
?°C
Shelf life: ? days
1-6
21
Whole Blood Transfusion
Storage Requirements
Whole Blood (CPD)
?°C
Shelf life: ? days
Platelets
V & VIII
Whole Blood Transfusion
Storage Requirements
Storage considerations:
? in whole blood are nonfunctional when stored at 1-6°C
Coagulation factors degrade (Factor ? and ? drop quickly)
Therefore, whole blood is NOT used as a source of platelets or labile coag factors
1-10
Whole Blood Transfusion
Transport Requirements
Temperature requirement
Must be transported at ?°C
Use insulated containers with ice packs or validated cold boxes
30
reused
discard
Whole Blood Transfusion
Transport Requirements
If temperature exceeds 10°C
Unit must be discarded unless:
It can be proven that temp excursion was brief AND still within allowable limits (per AABB/DOH guidelines)
Once issued from the blood bank
Must be transfused within ? minutes (“-minute rule”)
If returned within 30 minutes AND still 1-10°C → can be ?
If warm or above temperature → ?
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42
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
PRBCs are whole blood with most plasma removed, leaving concentrated red cells
Storage
?°C
Shelf life: Up to ? days (depending on preservative; CPDA-1, AS-1, AS-3, AS-5)
1-10
hemolysis
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
Transportation
Must be maintained at ?°C
Transported inside validated cold containers
Any deviation may cause ? → unit is discarded
Acute blood loss
Anemia
Surgical bleeding
Trauma
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
Indications
(4)
When the goal is oxygen-carrying capacity, not volume expansion
1
3
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
Expected Increase
↑ Hemoglobin by ~? g/dL per unit
↑ Hematocrit by ~?% per unit
Normal Saline
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
Special Considerations
Use only ? (0.9% NaCl) for Infusion
No LR, D5W, or medications – they cause hemolysis or RBC clumping
Must be ABO compatible
Irradiation or leukoreduction applied based on patient risk (e.g., immunocompromised)
Random Donor Platelets (RDPs)
Apheresis Platelets (SDPs)
Platelet Concentrates
These may be:
? – pooled from whole blood
? – collected from one donor
20-24
agitation
5-7
Platelet Concentrates
Storage
_°C (room temp)
With continuous _
Shelf life: _ days (risk of bacterial growth is highest among all components)
20-24
Platelet Concentrates
Transportation
Must be maintained at _°C, with agitation
Should never be refrigerated – platelets lose function
Active bleeding
Thrombocytopenia
Platelet dysfunction (e.g., uremia, aspirin therapy)
Massive transfusion
Platelet Concentrates
Indications
(4)
5,000–10,000/μL
30,000–60,000/μL
Platelet Concentrates
Expected Increase
1 unit RDP → ↑ ?
1 unit SDP → ↑ ?
Room temperature
ABO
Platelet Concentrates
Special Considerations
? is required to preserve platelet function
Must be ? compatible if possible, but not strictly needed
Cannot use a filter or refrigerate
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Plasma frozen within 8 hours of collection
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Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Storage
_°C or colder
Shelf life: Up to _ year
-18
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Transportation
Transported frozen, kept at _°C or below
Must be thawed before transfusion
Coagulopathy
Liver disease
DIC
Warfarin reversal
Massive transfusion protocol (MTP)
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Indications
(5)
INR
V and VIII
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Expected Therapeutic Effect
↓ ?
Replaces all clotting factors (including (2))
ABO
antibodies
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Special Considerations
? compatibility required
Plasma contains ?
Not for volume expansion
Fibrinogen
Factor VIII
vWF
Factor XIII
Fibronectin
Cryoprecipitate
Cryo contains:
(5)
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Cryoprecipitate
Storage
?°C or colder, up to ? year
Transportation
Transported frozen, kept below ?°C
Thawed right before use
DIC
Hypofibrinogenemia
Factor XIII deficiency
Massive transfusion with low fibrinogen
Uremic bleeding (vWF)
Cryoprecipitate
Indications
(5)
5-10
Cryoprecipitate
Expected Increase
1 unit increases fibrinogen by _ mg/dL
10-15
Cryoprecipitate
Special Considerations
ABO compatibility not strictly required
Small volume (~_ mL), so used for fibrinogen replacement, not volume expansion
20-24
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Granulocytes
Granulocytes
This is very rarely used and reserved for desperate cases
Storage
_°C
Must be transfused ASAP (within _ hours)
Granulocytes lose function rapidly
20-24
Granulocytes
Transportation
_°C
Should not be cooled or agitated excessively
bacterial/fungal
Neutropenia
immunocompromised
Granulocytes
Indications
Severe ? infection
? unresponsive to antibiotics
Used in ? patients (e.g., post-chemotherapy)
WBC
Granulocytes
Expected Increase
Provides a temporary ? boost, not sustained
Counts fall again within hours
irradiated
ABO
febrile, alloimmunization
Granulocytes
Special Considerations
MUST be ?
Prevents transfusion-associated GVHD
? compatibility is ideal
High risk of reactions ((2))
Whole Blood
Blood Components
Combined red cells and volume deficit, e.g., massive hemorrhage; exchange transfusion
Red blood cells
Blood Components
Red cell deficit
Leukocyte reduced red blood cells
Blood Components
Prevention of febrile reaction/alloimmunization
Washed red cells
Blood Components
Prevention of allergic reaction
Frozen red cells
Blood Components
Autologous storage for postponed surgery
Whole Blood
1-6
1-10
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Massive hemorrhage, trauma, cardiac surgery with volume loss | Collected directly from donor; contains RBCs, plasma, and platelets if not separated |
Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs)
1-6
1-10
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Anemia, hemorrhage, surgical blood loss, low Hb | Whole blood is centrifuged and plasma is removed; additives may be added (e.g., SAGM) |
Leukocyte- Reduced RBCs
1-6
1-10
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Prevent febrile non-hemolytic reactions, CMV transmission | PRBCs are filtered to remove WBCs either during collection or before storage |
Irradiated RBCs
1-6
1-10
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Prevent TA-GvHD (e.g., in immunocompromised patients) | PRBCs are exposed to gamma or X-ray radiation to inactivate lymphocytes |
Washed RBCs
1-6
1-10
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Severe allergic reactions, IgA deficiency | RBCs are washed with sterile saline to remove plasma proteins and WBCs |
Platelet Concentrate (Random Donor)
20-24 with continuous agitation
20-24
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction, bleeding | Centrifugation of whole blood; platelet-rich plasma is separated and concentrated |
Single Donor Platelets (Apheresis)
20-24 with continuous agitation
20-24
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Same as above; preferred when matching HLA types or reducing exposure to multiple donors | Collected via apheresis using a cell separator machine |
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
≤-18 °C (or ≤-25 °C for 1 year storage)
Maintain frozen
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Coagulation factor deficiencies, liver disease, DIC, warfarin reversal | Plasma is separated and frozen within 8 hours of collection to preserve labile clotting factors |
Thawed Plasma
1-6 °C (for up to 5 days after thawing)
1-10 °C
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Same as FFP; used when FFP not available | FFP is thawed and stored in 1-6 °C refrigerator |
Cryoprecipitate
≤-18 °C
Maintain frozen
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Fibrinogen deficiency, DIC, factor XIII deficiency, hemophilia A (if factor VIII not available) | FFP is slowly thawed at 1-6 °C; the cold-insoluble portion is collected and refrozen |
Granulocyte Concentrate
20-24 °C (no agitation)
20-24 °C
Blood Component | Storage Temp | Transport Temp | Indications | How It Is Prepared |
? | ? °C | ? °C | Neutropenia with severe infection unresponsive to antibiotics | Collected by apheresis; often requires donor stimulation (e.g., G-CSF or steroids) |
Blood Donor Screening
Is done to assess the condition of the donor and the quality of the blood
Ensures the safety of the donor during and after the blood donation
Ensures that the blood donated is safe for transfusion
This procedure includes physical examination, interview, and screening of the donor’s blood
110 lb (50 kg)
Blood Donor Screening
General Appearance and Weight Determination
The donor’s general appearance is first assessed to determine overall health and fitness to donate
The donor should appear alert, well-nourished, and free from signs of illness such as pallor, weakness, intoxication, or distress
Weight is then measured to ensure donor safety
According to Harmening, the donor must weigh at least ? to safely tolerate blood collection and to reduce the risk of adverse donor reactions
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Blood Donor Screening
Age Requirement for Blood Donors
Minimum age: ? years old (or 16 years old with parental consent, depending on local regulations)
Maximum age: ? years old (donors older than 65 may be accepted if they are in good health and allowed by institutional policy)
90-180
50-100
Blood Donor Screening
Blood Pressure Determination
Blood pressure is measured to assess cardiovascular stability
Acceptable blood pressure values are generally ? mmHg systolic and ? mmHg diastolic, ensuring that blood donation will not place undue stress on the donor’s circulatory system
50-100
Blood Donor Screening
Pulse Rate Determination
Pulse rate evaluation helps determine heart rate and rhythm
A normal, regular pulse between ? beats per minute is considered acceptable
An irregular or abnormal pulse may indicate underlying medical conditions and is a basis for donor deferral
37.5°C (99.5°F)
Blood Donor Screening
Temperature Determination
Body temperature is taken to screen for fever or infection
According to Harmening, the donor’s temperature must not exceed ?
Elevated temperature may indicate infection and poses a risk to both the donor and the blood recipient
12.5 g/dL
38
Blood Donor Screening
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit Determination
Hemoglobin or hematocrit testing is performed to ensure the donor is not anemic
The minimum acceptable hemoglobin is ≥? (or hematocrit ≥?%)
This protects the donor from post-donation anemia and ensures adequate red cell quality
acute hemolytic transfusion reactions
Blood Donor Screening
Blood Type Determination (ABO and Rh)
ABO and Rh typing are required for proper identification and labeling of donated blood units
This step is critical in preventing ? caused by blood group incompatibility
HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis
Malaria
Blood Donor Screening
Tests for Blood-Transmissible Diseases
All donated blood is tested for transfusion-transmitted infections
Mandatory testing includes ?, with additional tests such as ? depending on local epidemiology and regulations
This ensures the safety of the blood supply
Donor’s weight in kg / 50 × 450 mL
Volume to collect ÷ 450 × 63 mL
63 - anticoagulant needed
Blood Donor Screening
Computing Blood Volume and Anticoagulant Adjustment
Formula
Donor Interview
?
Blood donor interview data sheet
This form is usually given to the donor to let him/her fill in necessary information (full name, address, type of donor: volunteer, replacement, directed, autologous)
The second part is the interview form wherein the donor is asked a series of questions about medical and travel history, blood donation history, contact with infectious individuals, and use of substances of abuse
The interviewer must be respectful and professional when asking questions and recording the results
Donor Consent
?
The donor is asked to fill out a form indicating that the donor is willing to have his/her blood taken and screened for different parameters
This also ensures the confidentiality of the results
Verbal or written consent may be given although a written consent is lawful and formal
450
470
Donor Bleeding
A standard blood bag used for whole blood donation contains:
About 1 pint of blood
Volume: Approximately ? mL (±10%)
This is equal to 1 pint
450 mL → actual blood collected from the donor
~20 mL → anticoagulant solution already inside the bag
Total volume ≈ ? mL
The anticoagulant is needed to prevent clotting and preserve blood cells during storage. That is why the labeled volume of a filled blood bag is often 470 mL, not just 450 mL
Aseptic Technique
PVP-iodine
chlorhexidine gluconate, isopropyl alcohol
?
? is used to prevent infection and contamination
The venipuncture site is cleaned properly, allowed to dry, and must not be touched again before needle insertion
Most blood banks use iodine complex compounds such as ? as an antiseptic for the venipuncture site
Donors who are allergic or sensitive to iodine compounds may use ? and ?
antecubital vein
8-10
Collection Procedure
Blood is collected from a suitable vein, usually the ?, using a sterile needle. The blood flows into the bag and is gently mixed with anticoagulant
The usual collection time is ? minutes, and about 450 mL of blood is collected
median cubital
median cubital
Aspect | Routine Venipuncture | Blood Donation (Donor Bleeding) |
Vein Used | Antecubital veins (? most common) | Antecubital veins (? preferred; cephalic or basilic as alternatives) |
21–22
16
Aspect | Routine Venipuncture | Blood Donation (Donor Bleeding) |
Needle Size | Smaller needle (usually ? gauge) | Larger bore needle (usually ? gauge) |
15-30
15-30
Aspect | Routine Venipuncture | Blood Donation (Donor Bleeding) |
Needle Angle | ? degrees | ? degrees |
Blood collection bag
Blood collection needle (16G)
Tubing and clamp
Antiseptic solution
Tourniquet
Material/Instrument | Purpose |
? | Collects whole blood and contains anticoagulant to prevent clotting |
? | Allows safe and fast blood flow from vein |
? | Guides blood into the bag and controls flow |
? | Cleans skin to prevent infection |
? | Makes vein visible and easier to puncture |
Gloves
Blood mixer / weighing scale
Gauze / cotton
Pressure bandage
Donor chair / bed
Material/Instrument | Purpose |
? | Protects donor and phlebotomist from infection |
? | Measures blood volume and mixes blood with anticoagulant |
? | Stops bleeding after needle removal |
? | Protects puncture site and prevents bleeding |
? | Keeps donor comfortable and safe |
Blood Pressure Monitor
Donor couch/chair
Blood bag with needle
Blood bag tube clip/sealer
Blood bag transportation box
EDTA tube
Other Materials and Instruments in Donor Bleeding | |
? | Used to monitor the donor’s blood pressure during the collection |
? | To ensure the donor is in supine position during blood collection |
? | Collected blood will be stored here |
? | Used to stop the flow of blood from the donor to the blood bag |
? | Container used to store blood bags |
? | For collection of donor’s sample whole blood for analysis |
Non-additive tube
PVP-iodine
Blood bag refrigerator
Other Materials and Instruments in Donor Bleeding | |
? | For collection of donor’s serum for antibody analysis |
? | Used as an antiseptic in the venipuncture site of donor bleeding |
? | Used for long-term storage of collected blood |
16g
17g
What is the appropriate needle gauge used in blood bag collection?
_ – most common
_ – occasional
12.5, 38, 39
56, 14
Breastfeeding
Temporary Deferral | |
Low hemoglobin/hematocrit | <? g/dL; <?% for females, <?% for males |
Fever or active infection | |
Antibiotic use | |
Minor surgery | |
Blood donation | Whole blood – ? days |
Platelets – ? days | |
Pregnancy or up to 6 weeks postpartum | |
? | If iron levels adequate |
3-12 months
1 year
2 to 4 weeks
1 month
1 month
6 months
Temporary Deferral | |
Recent dental procedures | |
Tattoo/body piercing | ? |
Recent travel to malaria-endemic areas | ? |
Immunization | Live virus – ? |
Inactivated – usually no deferral | |
Taking isotretinoin | ? |
Taking finasteride | ? |
Taking dutasteride | ? |
48 hours
3-12 months
3-12 months
24 hours
12 months
1 year
Temporary Deferral | |
Taking aspirin | For platelets – ? |
Recent blood transfusion | ? |
Sexual contact with high-risk individuals | ? |
After alcohol intake | ? |
Menstruation with symptoms | |
Exposure to hepatitis or HIV-positive person | ? |
Recent rabies vaccination | If no exposure: ? |
3 years
skin/BCC
recent
1-5 years
Definite Deferral | |
Malaria | Past history; ? after treatment |
Cancer history | Except ?, cervical in situ* |
Heart disease | Depends on severity |
History of seizures | If ? |
Blood disorders | Evaluated individually |
Certain cancers in remission | After ? |