[Preparation of leukocyte depleted thrombocytapheresis preparations using closed disposable systems with an in-line filter for the AS 104 cell separator].

Abstract

Plateletpheresis kit with an integrated leukocyte filter of three different batches were evaluated in the present study. White cell content after leukocyte depletion was in the range of 10(4)/unit. Modification of the filtering matter density and thickness resulted in a platelet recovery > 85%.