Collection, processing and testing of bone, corneas, umbilical cord blood and haematopoietic stem cells by European Blood Alliance members.
Vox Sang
; 105(4): 346-54, 2013 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
A questionnaire study was carried out in collaboration with the European Blood Alliance (EBA) Tissues and Cells (T&C) working group. The aim was to assess the level of involvement and commonality of processes on the procurement, testing and storage of bone, corneas, umbilical cord blood (UCB) and haematopoietic stem cells (HSC) in order to identify different practices and to explore whether recommendations can be made for harmonization. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
An online questionnaire was used for data collection in 2011, and 43 replies were received covering 71 product answers from 13 countries. RESULTS ANDCONCLUSIONS:
Estimated percentages of tissue and cell banking covered by EBA member blood banks as a proportion of all collections of each individual country varied markedly. There were also major differences in the amounts of products collected and discarded and in proportions tissues provided for grafting. However, discarding of certain collections also reflects the practice of increasing the likelihood of the very best units being used for transplantation. Harmonization of possible practices should focus on matching supply with demand and on identifying the most efficient operators. This could allow for the development of practices for minimizing unnecessary collections.Palabras clave
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Bancos de Sangre
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Huesos
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Células Madre Hematopoyéticas
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Córnea
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Sangre Fetal
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vox Sang
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Finlandia