In vitro assessment of platelet lesions during 5-day storage in Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) centers.

Background And Objectives: Platelet concentrates (PC) are used in thrombocytopenia and inherited or acquired platelet dysfunction disorders. Thus, retaining the platelets quality and function during storage will lead to desirable outcomes in treatment of such patients. 

Methods:  In this study, we evaluated 40 PC bags, prepared by PRP method in IBTO centers.