Transfusion Services

PATIENTS REQUIRING IRRADIATED BLOOD PRODUCTS

-- Documented or suspected, acquired or congenital immunodeficiency disorders. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive patients are an exception and DO NOT require irradiated blood products.

-- Infants <4 months old through out that admission period.

-- Therapy induced immunosuppression (aggressive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or extensive radiation therapy).

-- Granulocyte concentrates/buffy coats.

-- Directed donations from blood relatives.

-- HLA-matched apheresis platelets/crossmatch compatible platelets.