Granulocytes

• Prepared from anticoagulated blood separated into components by aphresis machine with granulocytes as the major cellular product suspended in plasma
• Component contains red cells and requires compatibility testing
• CMV negative granulocytes should be consided for CMV negative recipients
• Must not be agitated during sotrage
• Must be irradiated 

Labelling

• Granulocytes, Apheresis* and volume
• the blood component producer’s name*
• the donation number*
• the ABO group*
• the RhD group stated as positive or negative*
• the date of collection
• the expiry date and time*
• the temperature of storage
• the statement ‘Do not agitate’
• the blood pack lot number*
• the name, composition and volume of the anticoagulant solution.
• INSTRUCTION: Always check patient/component compatibility/identity, Inspect pack and contents for signs of deterioration or damage, Risk of adverse reaction/infection, including vCJD

Storage

• used as soon as possible 
• If storage required and produced within a closed system – 22 degrees within 24h