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Contamination rates of PCs by bacterial testing as part of routine quality control
| Type of PC | Production period | Number tested | Contamination rate (confirmed positive) in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| APCs | 1998 | 4,523 | 0.155 |
| APCs | 2001 | 8,302 | 0.157 |
| APCs | 2005/2006 | 11,452 | 0.114 |
| PPCs | 2001 | 3,947 | 0.507 |
| PPCs | 2006/2006 | 8,850 | 0.158 |
Data published in: Vox Sang 2006;90:177–182 and Vox Sang 2011;100:356–366.
