Journal of clinical apheresis
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This study reports the frequency and nature of plateletpheresis deferrals and evaluates donors with low platelet count and hemoglobin levels so as to assess the possibility of reentry without hampering donor safety. ⋯ Lowering the cut-off value for plateletpheresis from 12.5 g/dL to 11.5 g/dL has no deleterious effect on donor safety as the blood loss is minimal. One-fifth deferrals can be reconsidered if the criteria of plateletpheresis donor selection are relaxed for hemoglobin and platelet count.