Haematology

at a Glance

Fourth EditionAtul B. Mehta and A. Victor Hoffbrand

Multiple Choice

Question 48.1 Which of the following statements about platelet transfusions are true?

(a) Are indicated in all patients with platelets <50 x 109/L
(b) Can transmit cytomegalovirus infection
(c) Must be cross-matched
(d) Are usually given as a pool of five individual donations
(e) Will raise the platelet count in the recipient for 5–7 days
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