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Irradiated blood refers to blood products that have been exposed to ionizing radiation to prevent the proliferation of certain immune cells, particularly lymphocytes. This process is commonly used to reduce the risk of transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease (TA-GvHD) in immunocompromised patients. The radiation helps to ensure that the transfused blood does not mount an immune response against the recipient's tissues.
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What is packed red blood cell 'irradiated' mean?
After separating the red blood cells from the donated blood, they are irradiated with a gamma source. Irradiation is used to minimize the chance of transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease.
What does irradiated mean?
Means something has been exposed to radiation.
What are irradiated eggs?
CAFO eggs (um, "grocery-store" eggs) are irradiated to reduce contamination, chiefly salmonella.
How can you tell if the food has been irradiated?
Irradiated food can often be identified by the presence of the "radura" symbol, which is a logo indicating that the food has undergone irradiation. Additionally, packaging may include labels that state the food has been irradiated or treated with ionizing radiation. While the appearance or taste of irradiated food may not differ significantly from non-irradiated food, these labeling indicators are the most reliable way to confirm its treatment.
How can graft-vs.-host disease be avoided for blood transfusion recipients?
For recipients of blood transfusions who are especially likely to have graft-vs.-host reactions, the red blood cells can safely be irradiated (using x rays) to kill all the immune cells.
What is another word for the phrase exposed to radiation?
The generic term would be "irradiated", which is also used to mean illuminated but can be identified by its context. This is similar to the use of "contaminated" to mean radioactive.
What happened if you drink irradiated water?
you get helath
Are some organic fruits and vegetables being irradiated?
Yes they are.
In Fallout 3 what are deathclaws?
A deathclaw is an irradiated cat basically.
What is a radura symbol on food?
It means foods that has been irradiated.
Which kind of population can cause diseases such as cancer?
The irradiated kind.
Is irradiated meat microwaved meat?
No, it is subjected to UV rays.
