Chapters

Chapter I

General introduction

Part I: Whole blood processing and red blood cell concentrates

Chapter 2

Separation of centrifuged whole blood and pooled buffy coats using the new CompoMat G5: 3 years experience Abstract

Chapter 3

Critical re-appraisal of blood component quality after overnight hold of whole blood outside current room temperature limits Abstract

Chapter 4

Effect of rate and delay of cooling during initial cooling process: in vitro effect on red cells Abstract

Chapter 5

A new preparation method for red blood cells for intrauterine transfusion enabling reduction of donor exposure Abstract

Part II: Thromboelastography and donor-related platelet storage performance

Chapter 6

Thromboelastography as a tool to evaluate blood component quality: a review

Chapter 7

Determination of thromboelastographic responsiveness in stored single-donor platelet concentrates Abstract

Chapter 8

Platelet storage performance is consistent by donor: a pilot study comparing "good" and 'poor storing platelets Abstract

Chapter 9

Donor age is associated with platelet storage properties: in vitro quality of platelets from young donors and aged donors with and without Type 2 Diabetes Abstract

Chapter 10 

Future prospects