Platelets

Type of Platelets

Compatibiltiy

ABO

• For platelets ABO donor-recipient compatibility is
  preferable but not required

Rh

• Rh-negative platelet concentrates can be given to
  Rh-positive patients
• If Rh-positive platelet concentrates are given
  to Rh-negative patients, the use of Rh Immune
  Globulin concentrates should be considered

Compatibiltiy Testing

• Testing (crossmatching) for ABO compatibility
  not required

Storage Temperature

• 20-24 C (room temperature) DO NOT REFRIGERATE PLATELETS

Notes

• FILTERS
  All platelets must be administered through a standard (170 micron) filter or a leukocyte reduction filter
  
  Leukocyte reduction filters designed to be used for red cells must NOT be used for platelets
  
• TIME OF INFUSION
  Should be infused within 4 hours
  
• MEDICATION
  Do Not add medication to platelet concentrates
  
• PUMPS
  Acceptable for use with platelets