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Tagreed Alkaltham: Apheresis – Precision in Blood Component Collection
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May 4, 2026, 02:24

Tagreed Alkaltham: Apheresis – Precision in Blood Component Collection

Tagreed Alkaltham, Transfusion Medicine Lab Supervisor at KSMC, shared a post on LinkedIn:

”Apheresis: Precision in Blood Component Collection

Not all blood donations are the same.

Some are designed… with precision.

Apheresis is a specialized donation process that allows us to collect specific blood components while safely returning the rest to the donor.

Because in transfusion medicine, efficiency is not a luxury… it’s a necessity.

Platelet Apheresis (Single Donor Platelets):

Platelets are critical for patients with:

  •  Cancer
  •  Bone marrow failure
  • Massive bleeding

With apheresis:

  •  We collect a high dose platelet unit from a single donor
  •  Reducing donor exposure for the patient
  • Enhancing transfusion safety and compatibility

One donor. One therapeutic dose. One controlled outcome.

Plasma Apheresis:

Plasma carries:

  • Clotting factors
  • Proteins essential for survival

Used in:

  •  Trauma and massive transfusion
  •  Liver disease
  •  Plasma exchange therapies

With apheresis:

  • We collect larger plasma volumes efficiently
  • While maintaining donor safety

Supporting critical care… with targeted collection.

Red Cell Apheresis (Double RBC Collection):

Designed for:

  •  Patients with chronic transfusion needs
  •  Situations requiring specific blood types

With this method:

  • We collect two units of red cells in one session
  • From a single, eligible donor

Maximizing impact… without increasing donor burden.

Why Apheresis Matters?

Because it allows us to:

  • Improve component quality
  • Reduce patient exposure to multiple donors
  • Optimize inventory during shortages
  •  Deliver targeted therapy, not just transfusion

Apheresis is not just a technique.

It is a reflection of how far transfusion medicine has evolved

  • From collection…
  • to precision driven care.

In modern blood banking, we don’t just collect blood… we design it to meet the patient’s exact need.”

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