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Contamination rates of RBC concentrates by bacterial testing as part of routine quality control
| Type of RBC concentrate | Production period | Number tested | Contamination rate (confirmed positive) in % |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBC concentrates not leukocyte-depleted | 1998,2001 | 28,218 | 0.167 |
| RBC concentrates leukocyte-depleted, without diversion | 2001 | 27,336 | 0.087 |
| RBC concentrates leukocyte-depleted, with diversion | 2005/2006 | 54,845 | 0.029 |
Data published in: Vox Sang 2011;100:356–366.
