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Vox Sang. 2020 Apr 22. doi: 10.1111/vox.12939. [Epub ahead of print]
Points to consider in the preparation and transfusion of COVID-19 convalescent plasma.
Epstein J[SUP]1[/SUP], Burnouf T[SUP]2[/SUP].
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Abstract
This document prepared and endorsed by the Working Party on Global Blood Safety of the International Society of Blood Transfusion presents elements, as of April 2020, to take into consideration in the preparation and transfusion of COVID-19 convalescent plasma as a possible treatment approach of COVID-19. The document covers the following important factors to have in mind when considering this treatment: (a) eligibility criteria of convalescent COVID-19 patients to donate whole blood or plasma, (b) pre-screening and pre-donation testing of convalescent COVID-19 donors; (c) criteria for collection of COVID-19 plasma; (d) post-donation treatment of plasma; and (e) it offers recommendations for plasma transfusion.
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
KEYWORDS:
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; convalescent plasma; coronavirus; preparation; transfusion
PMID:32319102DOI:10.1111/vox.12939
Points to consider in the preparation and transfusion of COVID-19 convalescent plasma.
Epstein J[SUP]1[/SUP], Burnouf T[SUP]2[/SUP].
Author information
Abstract
This document prepared and endorsed by the Working Party on Global Blood Safety of the International Society of Blood Transfusion presents elements, as of April 2020, to take into consideration in the preparation and transfusion of COVID-19 convalescent plasma as a possible treatment approach of COVID-19. The document covers the following important factors to have in mind when considering this treatment: (a) eligibility criteria of convalescent COVID-19 patients to donate whole blood or plasma, (b) pre-screening and pre-donation testing of convalescent COVID-19 donors; (c) criteria for collection of COVID-19 plasma; (d) post-donation treatment of plasma; and (e) it offers recommendations for plasma transfusion.
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
KEYWORDS:
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; convalescent plasma; coronavirus; preparation; transfusion
PMID:32319102DOI:10.1111/vox.12939