Table 3 : Erythrocyte damage in red blood cell solutions after use
of transfusion and potassium (B method) filters.
Before filter | After filter | ||
Transfusion filter | |||
Free hemoglobin (mg/dL) | 12.0±0.0 | 16.5±0.6* | |
LD (IU/L) | 58.0±0.9 | 65.0±0.4* | |
Potassium adsorption filter (B method) |
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Free hemoglobin (mg/dL) | 10.5±0.3 | 13.8±0.5* | |
LD (IU/L) | 54.0±1.4 | 61.3±0.8* |
The results are representive of 3 independent experiments.
Data represent the means±standard errors.
*:p<0.05 vs. values from the sample prior to passing through
transfusion filter or PAF.