Leukoreduction

Leukoreduction is the reduction of white blood cells or leukocytes from the blood or blood components being transfused to the recipient.

Contents

1 Reasoning 1.1 Pros 1.2 Cons 2 Timeline 3 External links

Reasoning

• Donor WBCs can attack the recipient's tissues.
• WBCs can carry pathogens.

Pros

Cons

• Loss of valuable blood components.
• Costs

Timeline

Universal leukoreduction is currently not available in most countries.

External links

• Donated Blood Needs Filtering, Panel Advises