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Augustina Isioma Ikusemoro: Quality Indicators in Processed Blood Components
Mar 12, 2026, 16:22

Augustina Isioma Ikusemoro: Quality Indicators in Processed Blood Components

Augustina Isioma Ikusemoro, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine Specialist at Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Center, shared a post onย LinkedIn:

”Quality Indicators in Processed Blood Components

Ensuring Blood Safety and Transfusion Effectiveness

Why Quality Indicators Matter

Quality monitoring during blood component processing ensures that every unit transfused is safe, effective, and clinically beneficial.

Key Quality Indicators

Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

  • Hematocrit level
  • Hemoglobin content
  • Low hemolysis rate

Platelets

  • Platelet yield
  • pH at expiry
  • Swirling (viability indicator)
  • Bacterial screening

Plasma (FFP)

  • Coagulation factor activity
  • Correct freezing time
  • Volume consistency

Cryoprecipitate

  • Adequate fibrinogen content
  • Factor VIII level
  • Standardized unit volume

Impact on Transfusion Medicine

  • Improves patient safety
  • Ensures therapeutic effectiveness
  • Supports regulatory compliance
  • Strengthens blood bank quality systems

Every safe transfusion begins long before the patient receives blood โ€” it starts with quality-controlled component processing.”

Augustina Isioma Ikusemoro: Quality Indicators in Processed Blood Components

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