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Leukocyte Reduction Procedures
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Definition
: The removal of LEUKOCYTES from BLOOD to reduce BLOOD TRANSFUSION reactions and lower the chance of transmitting VIRUSES. This may be performed by FILTRATION or by CYTAPHERESIS.
Examples
Leukapheresis
Other names
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