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Saneha Anjum Shaikh: Red Cell Aliquoting – Precision in Transfusion Medicine
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Jul 6, 2026, 12:46

Saneha Anjum Shaikh: Red Cell Aliquoting – Precision in Transfusion Medicine

Saneha Anjum Shaikh, Transfusion Medicine Specialist, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Red Cell Aliquoting: Precision in Transfusion Medicine

Aliquoting red cells is a vital process that ensures patients — especially the most vulnerable — receive blood components in the safest and most effective way. By using sterile tubing welding technology, aliquots can be prepared in a closed system, maintaining product integrity and preventing contamination.

Indications for Aliquoting

  • Neonatal transfusions: Premature and low‑birth‑weight infants often require small, precisely measured aliquots.
  • Pediatric transfusions: Controlled dosing prevents volume overload in children.
  • Exchange transfusions: Multiple aliquots are prepared for sequential transfusion in hemolytic disease of the newborn.
  • Intrauterine transfusions: Sterile aliquots are essential for fetal interventions.
  • Research and quality control: Aliquoting allows sampling without compromising the sterility of the main unit.

Why It Matters

  • Maintains aseptic integrity through closed‑system welding
  • Provides accurate volume control for sensitive patients
  • Ensures traceability and compliance with transfusion standards

Aliquoting is more than a technical step — it is a patient safety intervention that supports precision medicine and high‑quality transfusion care.

We can discuss about the variations in volume and method in comments”

Saneha Anjum Shaikh: Red Cell Aliquoting - Precision in Transfusion Medicine

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