The SHHD asked the DHSS when the Protein Fractionation Centre would be provided with English plasma for fractionation. Read more about The SHHD asked the DHSS when the Protein Fractionation Centre would be provided with English plasma for fractionation.
In a memo from Dr Archibald McIntyre to Dr Bell, concern was noted that the growth of plasmapheresis might deter donors. Read more about In a memo from Dr Archibald McIntyre to Dr Bell, concern was noted that the growth of plasmapheresis might deter donors.
In a letter from M Draper to Thomas McLean, it was noted that although the programme to secure plasma for the production of Factor 8 blood products was underway, an increase in plasma supply was not anticipated for some months and the situation was to be kept under review. Read more about In a letter from M Draper to Thomas McLean, it was noted that although the programme to secure plasma for the production of Factor 8 blood products was underway, an increase in plasma supply was not anticipated for some months and the situation was to be kept under review.
The Policy Steering Group agreed that BPL would process all plasma for England and Wales and the PFC would process plasma for Northern Ireland and Scotland. Read more about The Policy Steering Group agreed that BPL would process all plasma for England and Wales and the PFC would process plasma for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
The Liberton Unit would be capable of receiving 1,500 litres of plasma per week at its commissioning time and, if necessary, up to 3,000 litres of plasma per week. Read more about The Liberton Unit would be capable of receiving 1,500 litres of plasma per week at its commissioning time and, if necessary, up to 3,000 litres of plasma per week.
A study in Scotland compared machine and manual plasmapheresis and reported the benefits of machine plasmapheresis. Read more about A study in Scotland compared machine and manual plasmapheresis and reported the benefits of machine plasmapheresis.
The Aberdeen North East Scotland Blood Transfusion Service explained that the plan to increase the use of plasmapheresis would involve an increase in the amount of donations collected from the centre. Read more about The Aberdeen North East Scotland Blood Transfusion Service explained that the plan to increase the use of plasmapheresis would involve an increase in the amount of donations collected from the centre.
The PFC had very substantial spare fractionation capacity and would have been able to assist England and Wales. Read more about The PFC had very substantial spare fractionation capacity and would have been able to assist England and Wales.
Cryoprecipitate was a valuable and preferred therapeutical material. Read more about Cryoprecipitate was a valuable and preferred therapeutical material.
Dr Katharine Dormandy pursued home therapy with cryoprecipitate, but it had its limitations due to the freezing facilities required. Read more about Dr Katharine Dormandy pursued home therapy with cryoprecipitate, but it had its limitations due to the freezing facilities required.