Through the application of highly sensitive laboratory methodology, we can further reduce the diagnostic window of between 12 to 56 days, which can be significant depending on the disease. Our service tests every blood donation as per regulations for the pathogens HIV, HCV and also for HBV, HAV and parvovirus B19. All steps in the manufacture and testing of blood products are supported by a powerful IT system. This also contributes to a very high level of safety for the blood products.
All of the erythrocyte concentrates are offered free of charge to the GRC Blood Donation Service of Berlin and Brandenburg from whole blood donations which are then tested by means of a highly sensitive PCR method for the pathogens HIV I / II, HBV, HCV, HAV and parvovirus B 19.
All platelet concentrates are tested using a highly sensitive PCR method for the pathogens HIV I / II, HBV, HCV, HAV and parvovirus B 19. The safety regulations (graduated scheme from PEI) with regards to TRALI are adhered to.
All plasma products are tested using a highly sensitive PCR method for the pathogens HIV I / II, HBV, HCV, HAV and parvovirus B 19. For virus safety, four-month quarantine storage is required, which means that the release is affected only when a subsequent blood sample or blood donation shows the transfusion-related infection markers including the 5-fold-PCR to be negative in the donor tested. Safety regulations (graduated scheme from PEI) with regards to TRALI are adhered to.
The Institutes of Chemnitz and Cottbus are specialists, within the Blood Donor Service North-East, for the production of stem cells (separation, preparation, cryopreservation and storage in liquid nitrogen of autologous and in Chemnitz also allogeneic stem cells). Through close collaboration with the maximum care clinics, work within the field of stem cell therapy has been successful.
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