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Bacterial Contamination:
Bacterial contamination is acknowledged as the most frequent transfusion-transmitted infection of all blood components [3]. Bacteria are a particular problem in platelet concentrates because of their storage at room temperature, which favors rapid bacterial growth. In addition, bacteria are an under-reported problem in platelet transfusions [4].
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Impact of Bacterial Contamination
Current Safeguards Although automated culture methods are available for detecting the presence of different classes of bacteria, these systems have limitations, including sampling errors, false-positive and false-negative results, and long lead times of up to 48 hours for reporting. Benefits of the INTERCEPT Blood System
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