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Introduction
Platelet refractoriness (PR) is a frequent complication in multitransfused patients, due to non‐immune and immune factors. Brazilian population has a distinct ethnical background, and few data are available of PR. This study aimed to evaluate clinical and laboratory features of haematological patients with suspected PR from a Brazilian regional reference centre.
Material and methods...
BACKGROUND: The tests used for anemia screening in blood donors are based on fingerstick samples, leading to discomfort and complaints. The aim of this study was to analyze the feasibility of occlusion spectroscopy method in blood banks and to compare the method with fingerstick hemoglobinometer and hemoglobin (Hb) determination on an automatic blood analyzer.
STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: The study enrolled...
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