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  • Platelet donations have a shelf life of 5 days.
  • Platelet donations must be stored between 20 and 24oC with gentle agitation.
  • Transfusion must be completed within 30 minutes of commencement.
  • Platelet donations should preferably be ABO compatible or test haemolysin negative (contact local Transfusion Dept. if in doubt).
  • Irradiated platelet donations are available for selective patients (see local policies).
  • HLA matched platelets are available on a named patient basis. Contact Sheffield BTS directly.
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