Assessment of pre and post donation changes in hematological parameters and serum calcium and magnesium levels in plateletpheresis donors.

Background: Single donor platelet products are preferred over random donor platelet products due to several advantages. However, safety issues with regard to post procedure hematological decrements and serum calcium and magnesium levels in donors undergoing plateletpheresis have been explored minimally.

Aims: This prospective study was done to analyze the effects of plateletpheresis on donor's hematological parameters and serum calcium and magnesium levels.