The shelf life of platelet concentrates (PCs) was limited in Germany to 4 days after the day of production because platelet-related septic complications had been observed, mainly with PCs at the end of their shelf life. The reduction in PC shelf life gives rise to several problems, including an increased number of discarded products, accompanied by potential challenges of how to ensure an adequate supply of platelet products. The aim of this study was to show routine experience over the last 7 years using the Bactiflow (BF) assay to screen for bacterial contamination late in PC storage, followed by extension of PC shelf life.

中文翻译：

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通过细菌检测将德国血小板浓缩液的保存期限延长至 5 天：值得吗？


在德国，浓缩血小板 (PC) 的保质期被限制为生产后 4 天，因为已观察到血小板相关的脓毒症并发症，主要是 PC 已达到保质期。 PC保质期的缩短会带来一些问题，包括废弃产品数量的增加，以及如何确保血小板产品充足供应的潜在挑战。本研究的目的是展示过去 7 年中使用 Bactiflow (BF) 检测筛查 PC 储存后期细菌污染的常规经验，进而延长 PC 保质期。