Will autologous collections also be leucodepleted?
As part of the ARCBS move to 100% leucodepletion of red cells, all autologous collections will be provided as leucodepleted autologous red cells with the same specifications as homologous red cells. Autologous whole blood will no longer be supplied. As autologous whole blood is stored, it does not offer additional benefits in terms of its plasma or platelet fractions. In addition, the provision of autologous red cells enables a longer storage time (42 days) as compared with whole blood (35 days).
