Evaluation of platelets componentized with the Reveos Automated Blood Processing System and stored for 7 days at room temperature in a non-Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) platelet pooling set.

BACKGROUND

Platelet concentrates (PCs) used for transfusion can be produced by apheresis or derived from whole blood (WB). The Reveos device is the first US Food and Drug Administration-approved automated blood processing system that can produce PCs. In this work, we evaluated the quality and function of Reveos-collected PCs stored for 7 days at room temperature.

STUDY DESIGN AND

METHODS

WB was collected from healthy donors and componentized on the day of collection (Fresh) or after an overnight hold (Overnight). PCs were produced (n = 7 Fresh; n = 6 Overnight), stored at room temperature in plasma, and evaluated on days 1 and 7 for quality metrics, platelet activation, clot formation, and aggregation response.

RESULTS

Platelet count was comparable between Fresh and Overnight PCs. A drop in pH was reported in Fresh day 7 PCs (p < .001, vs. day 1) but not in Overnight. Overnight units displayed the lowest levels of P-selectin expression (p = .0008, vs. day 7 Fresh). Reduced clot strength and increased lysis were observed in both Fresh and Overnight units on day 7 (vs. day 1). Overnight-hold PCs resulted in the highest clot strength on day 7 (p = .0084, vs. Fresh). No differences in aggregation were reported between groups.

CONCLUSION

Reveos-processed PCs produced from overnight-hold WB performed better in hemostatic function assays and displayed reduced activation compared to fresh WB-derived PCs, although both PC groups maintained platelet quality throughout storage. Utilization of overnight WB for PC preparation with Reveos holds promise as an alternative method of producing platelets for transfusion purposes.