Accuracy of predonation Hct sampling affects donor safety, eligibility, and deferral rates
- 1 March 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Transfusion
- Vol. 41 (3), 353-359
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1537-2995.2001.41030353.x
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Safe blood donation depends upon reliable predonation Hct screening. Earstick (ES) capillary samples are frequently used, but they may not be accurate. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Predonati...Keywords
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