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Do platelets donated for infusion need to match blood type or something else?
no
You have type O positive blood your aunt who has cancer has type B negative blood Do you need to be of the same blood type for you to donate platelets to her through apheresis?
Yes, platelets are generally type specific. In O positive, there could be an anti B Negative antigen.
Do you cross match platelets?
Normally not necessary. do for immune compromise patient
What type of problems might you have if you have to many platelets?
If there is too many platelets your not going to have healthbody or blood
What is an antiplatelet?
Antiplatelet drugs interact with platelets, which is a type of blood cell, to block platelets from aggregating into harmful clots.
Why can a person receive platelets donated by anyone but must receive a particular type of whole blood?
Platelets don't carry any specific anti-body or antigen that would need to be matched up as the whole blood does as to not cause coagulation
What are the characteristics and functions of platelets?
Platelets are a certain type of cell present uniformly in the bloodstream. Platelets are responsible for the healing action of injuries and the provision of fibrin threads to seal the wounds. Platelets are red in color and oval in shape.
What type of cell are platelets formed from?
Platelets are formed from large cells called megakaryocytes. Megakaryocytes undergo a process called cytoplasmic fragmentation to produce platelets, which are involved in blood clotting.
What type platelets can an AB Positive patient receive?
Platelets are not blood type specific. They are neutral and can be received by any blood type. A problem may occur when they are not well isolated and there is a significant amount of red blood cells.
What type of patients might use platelets?
one who is dead ;P
What type of blood cells constitutes the largest amount in the blood?
platelets
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