Frequency of bacterial contamination of platelet products in blood transfusion organization of Jahrom in 2016-17

: Introduction: Most cases of blood transfusion-associated bacterial sepsis are caused by platelet concentrates (PCs). Screening of PCs is carried out in the Iranian quality control plans as it is essential for detection of bacterial contamination. With regard to quality control, this study investigated the frequency of bacterial contamination of PCs through Gram staining and microbial culture methods. In per for in agar and agar under aerobic and microaerophilic for detection of both Gram positive and negative cocci and Gram positive bacteria. Cultures were also made in MacConkey medium under aerobic conditions to identify Gram negative bacilli. In cases of bacterial growth and colony formation, differential tests were performed to detect the bacteria. bags collected from donors in Jahrom Blood Transfusion Organization, from which two platelet cord (880 samples) had been isolated on the first and third days. Accordingly, a contamination frequency of 0.23% was detected for platelet products in Jahrom city. Performing staining and culture from all of the platelet cords before are is a good to ensure safety and contamination quality