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Therapeutics > Blood Component Removal > Leukocyte Reduction Procedures
... > Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Cytological Techniques > Cell Separation > Leukocyte Reduction Procedures
Investigative Techniques > Clinical Laboratory Techniques > Cytological Techniques > Cell Separation > Leukocyte Reduction Procedures

Preferred term

Leukocyte Reduction Procedures  

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Definition

  • The removal of LEUKOCYTES from BLOOD to reduce BLOOD TRANSFUSION reactions and lower the chance of transmitting VIRUSES. This may be performed by FILTRATION or by CYTAPHERESIS.

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Synonym(s)

  • Leukocyte Depletion Procedures
  • Leukocyte Removal Procedures

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-JJ5ZK0FS-7

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