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【Objective】 To investigate the applicability of Beckman PK7300 for TPPA testing on anti-TP reactive specimens from blood donors. 【Methods】 1) The TPPA test using Beckman PK7300 (abbreviated as instrument method) had been established and the performance was verificated by calculating the total compliance rate, positive compliance rate and negative compliance rate as compared with the manual method. The repeatability of this instrument method was also evaluated. 2) The applicability of the instrument method was evaluated by examing 555 TP-reactive samples for 6 consecutive days, so as to analyze the readable reading rate, agglutination strength distribution and other control methods. 【Results】 1) The total, positive, and negative compliance rates of TPPA detection by both instrumental and manual methods were 100% (kappa value =1). The SPC value of samples, read manually as " + + ", was less than or equal to 3 by Beckman PK7300; the SPC value of samples, read manually as " -", was greater than or equal to 20 by Beckman PK7300. The two methods were well consistent. The instrument method was repeated for 12 times for the same samples, and the accuracy rate was 100% (12 / 12), with good repeatability.2) The results of the TPPA test in 555 anti-TP reactivity specimens showed an overall readable rate of 99.82%(554/555). The SPC values of the negative and unsensitized particles of TPPA were distributed on both sides of the determination value without crossover. The control and monitor thoughout the test were carried out automatically by the instrument. 【Conclusion】 The TPPA test conducted by the Beckman PK7300 fully automatic blood group instrument is suitable for the confirmatory experiment of anti-TP reactive specimens in blood center laboratories, which could realize the automation and standardization of TPPA detection.
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【Objective】 To discuss the reliability and applicability of the current blood deferral strategy concerning anti-TPreactive blood donors (by ELISA). 【Methods】 TPPA confirmatory test was performed on the samples routinely detected by two different anti-TP ELISA reagents(reagent 1 and reagent 2), and the test data of dual reagent reactive and one reagent reactive blood donors were analyzed to determine the possibility of true positivity. 【Results】 1 624 anti-TP reactive samples(by ELISA) were collected, among which 1 467 were dual reagent reactive, 77 were reagent 1 reactive, and 80 were reagent 2 reactive. TPPA results showed that the positive predictive value (PPV) of dual reactive samples was 85.48%. Samples with high S/CO value (reagent 1≥13 and/or reagent 2 >17) were more likely to be true positive, with the PPV at 98.56% (reagent 1) and 99.13% (reagent 2), respectively, which were significantly higher than that when the S/CO value was≥1. Among the samples reactive to one reagent, 2 were confirmed positive in reagent 1 and 3 in reagent 2, with the PPV at 2.60% and 3.75% respectively, and had no correlation with high S/CO value. 【Conclusion】 Dual-reagent reactive donors with high S/CO value showed high possibility of true positivity, therefore should be deferred. TPPA test is helpful to identify true positivity in one-reagent reactive donors. Confirmatory test and follow-up should be a supplement to the current blood donor deferral strategy to ensure blood safety.
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【Objective】 To detect the ferritin of whole blood donors in Beijing, and to analyze the influencing factors related to low level of ferritin, so as to provide scientific basis for iron supplementation of blood donors. 【Methods】 Ferritin was detected among 27 071 blood donors in Beijing area from March to June 2018. Related information of blood donors with low ferritin level was analyzed using Logistic regression analysis to determine the type of blood donors most likely to present low ferritin level. 【Results】 The rate of low ferritin value in whole blood donors in Beijing was 8.54%. The abnormal low ferritin was affected by gender, repeat donation behavior and the number of blood donations within one year, and not by age.The gender and the number of blood donations within one year presented great impact, with OR value at 8.258(CI7.463~9.137)and 2.148(CI1.856~2.485), respectively. 【Conclusion】 The iron storage status of whole blood donors in Beijing area under the current blood policy is better than that in other developed countries, revealed by a large-scale population survey, yet more attention should be paid to the ferritin status of repeat blood donors.
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【Objective】 We performed a prospective analysis of iron status in plateletpheresis donors, to provide data basis and support for optimizing the strategy of plateletpheresis donation and high quality service for donors. 【Methods】 Plasma ferritin levels were measured in samples from 3 444 plateletpheresis donors who donated in Beijing Red Cross Blood Center to evaluate iron status from the perspective of sex, age, donation status and number of donations in the past 12 months. 【Results】 1) The incidence of low ferritin level was 26.63% in 3 444 cases. There was significant difference in the incidence of low ferritin between sex, as 26.75% in males and 26.31% in females (P>0.05), respectively. There was no significant difference in the concentration of ferritin and the incidence of low ferritin between different age groups of first-time donors. The concentration of ferritin declined and the incidence of low ferritin in males and females increased along with accumulated donations during the past 12 months. 【Conclusions】 This is a large study of ferritin testing in Chinese plateletpheresis donors from multiple dimensions, which laid a foundation for further researches. Ferritin screening is necessary and helpful to reduce the risk of iron deficiency in plateletpheresis donors.
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【Objective】 To investigate and analyze the effect of frequent platelet donation on hemoglobin(Hb) and ferritin in blood donors. 【Methods】 73 male plateletpheresis donors, with an average donation interval of 15.26 days, in Beijing Red Cross Blood Center between March 2019 to June 2019 were enrolled into this study. These donors were classified into 3 groups according to the ferritin level during the 5 consecutive donations: 1st group (n=21, ferritin ≥30 μg/L), 2nd group (n=23, ferritin<30 μg/L) and 3rd group (n=29, ferritin fluctuated at 30 μg/L). Their Hb and ferritin during the 5 consecutive donation were detected and further analyzed. 【Results】 1) No significant difference was found in Hb during the 5 consecutive donations (P>0.05), and the ferritin decreased gradually(P<0.01). The incidence of low-value ferritin increased with the donations (35.62% - 63.01%). 2) The same change trend in Hb and ferritin was observed in 1st and 2nd group, except for Hb at 4th donation was significantly higher in 1st group than it in 2nd group. 3) Increasing Hb threshold for donation from 120g/L to 135 g/L can reduce the incidence of low-value ferritin from 23.23% to 18.00%, but also lead to a decrease of blood resources by 10.61%. 【Conclusion】 A progressive decline in iron reserve was observed in frequent platepheresis donors, with minimal impact of Hb on reducing the risk of iron deficiency. It is particularly necessary to carry out ferritin testing for frequent platepheresis donors.
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【Objective】 To investigate the variation of ferric metabolism indexes in male regular platetpheresis donors (MRPDs) with the low iron storage (plasma ferritin <30 μg/L). 【Methods】 The ferric metabolism indexes of 137 MRPDs with ferritin <30 μg/Lwere detected, including serum free iron (sFI), hemoglobin (Hb), unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC), total iron binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin (TRF) and prealbumin (PALB). The correlation between these indexes and the level of ferritin, the total number of platelet donation and the number of platelet donations in the previous year were analyzed. 【Results】 The UIBC of MRPDs with ferritin <30 μg/L showed a significant upward trendin comparison with the normal reference value, with the median level of UIBC at 55.1 μmol / L. The level of serum iron decreased significantly, with the median level at 10.9 μg / L. The level of ferritin was correlated with UIBC and Hb, and the indexes of iron metabolism were generally correlated to each other. The number of platelet donation in the previous year was correlated with TIBC, UIBC and TRF. The total number of platelet donation was correlated with TIBC and TRF. 【Conclusion】 MRPDs with ferritin <30 μg/L showed abnormalferric metabolism. It is necessary to detect both ferritin and ferric metabolism indexes to evaluate the iron deficiency in MRPDs.
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Obiecrive:To investigate the social support condition and its influencing factors of the rural elderly in Shandong province.Methods:With multi-stage stratified random sampling method,a questionnaire survey was conducted among 2200 elderly people aged over 60 years using self-developed questionnaire and Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS).Results:Total score of social support in 1115 rural elderly people was (38.01 ±8.39),higher than the national norm.Multiple factor analysis showed that marital status (P ＜ 0.01) and self-care ability (P ＜0.01) had significant effect on the social support of the rural elderly in Shandong Province.Conclusion:The social support condition of the rural elderly in Shandong province is good.We should pay more attention to the spir-itual demands of the rural elderly and further improve the social support of the rural elderly,and thusto promote the development of the rural elderly physical and mental health.
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Objective:To study the mental health of old people who live in endowment institutions in Shandong Province and its influencing factors. Methods: A sample of 2200 old people over 60 years old was selected with the stratified random sampling method. They were investigated using the self-designed questionnaires, symptom checklist (SCL-90), and Social Support Rating Scale. A total of 2013 questionnaires were recovered effectively (91. 5%), and 271 questionnaires were analyzed in this study. Results:41. 7% of old people in endowment insti-tutions in Shandong Province is positive in SCL -90 . Multivariate analysis showed that self -care ability ( P =0 . 045 ) and type of chronic disease ( P=0 . 025 ) associated with mental health problems of old people in Shandong Province. Conclusion:The mental health status of old people in endowment institutions in Shandong Province was not optimistic and its influencing factors included self-care ability and the type of chronic disease. It should take measures to promote successful aging in Shandong Province.
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Objective: To investigate the effects of Ala-Gln induced heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) expression on myocardial ifbrosis and connexin43 (Cx43) remodeling in experimental rats’ model. Methods: A total of 32 SPF male SD rats were randomly divided into 4 groups:①Control group,②Model group, the rats received isoprenaline (ISO) 5m/(kg·d),③Intervention group, the rats received ISO+Ala-Gln 0.75mg/(kg·d),④Quercetin group, the rats received ISO+quercetin 100mg/(kg·d)+Ala-Gln+DMSO. n=8 in each group. All animals were treated for 7 days and killed in 4 weeks for relevant examinations. HE and Masson staining was conducted to observe myocardial ifbrosis, then calculate collagen volume fraction; immunohistochemistry was applied to measure myocardial HSP70 expression, extracellular signal regulated kinase (p-ERK1/2) and Cx43 distribution, then conduct semi-quantitative analysis by speciifc soft ware. Results: HE and Masson staining indicated that Control group had no obvious myocardial ifbrosis, Model group and Quercetin group had obvious ifbrosis, and Intervention group showed less ifbrosis than the other 2 groups, all P0.05. The myocardial HSP70 expression was similar among Control, Model and Quercetin groups, P>0.05, while HSP70 expression was signiifcantly higher in Intervention group than the other 3 groups, all P Conclusion: Ala-Gln inducing the higher expression of HSP70, which may reduce myocardial ifbrosis in experimental rats, it could be because of HSP70 down regulating p-ERK1/2 expression and inhibiting ERK signaling pathway.