Analysis between Platelet Count and Blood Groups in Apheresis Platelet Donors with Demographic Features

Abstract

Platelet transfusion is used to prevent bleeding in patients with thrombocytopenia or platelet dysfunction. Purpose of investigating demographic characteristics of eligible volunteers as platelet donors and of demonstrating the association of platelet counts with blood groups as well as other factors. We used data of individuals who referred to a blood center in our hospital. Age, body weight, body mass index (BMI), and gender were determined, and than hemogram values such as leukocyte, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelet and ABO blood types of those individuals were identified. A statistically significant difference determined for height, body weight, and BMI in both genders. Although BMI was lower in the group of platelet count ≤ 250, it was higher in a group of platelet count > 250. Furthermore, platelet count was more moderate in blood group O Rh-positive but, no significant difference was group O Rh-negative. Platelet count was higher in other Rh-positive blood groups than Rh negatives. BMI is vital in apheresis donors, and individuals with higher BMI values may prefer in case of double dose or more apheresis need. The determination of platelet counts in Rh positives is more elevated than Rh negatives.

Vücut Kitle İndeksi ve Kan Gruplarının İmmün Trombositopeni Tedavisine Etkisi

“…Additionally, the effects of blood groups on thrombocyte counts have also been examined. One study found that individuals with Rh (-) blood group had lower thrombocyte counts, while another study reported that individuals with blood group O had lower thrombocyte counts compared to those with blood group A (17,18). While there is some emerging knowledge about the importance of blood groups in various hematological diseases, it is worth noting that the available literature on the effects of blood groups on ITP is limited.…”