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Across the country, blood collection centers are urging healthy individuals to donate platelets. While demand for this life-saving therapy is high, a limited shelf life and low donor turnout have meant supply is scarce. Recent issues with shipping delays as well as canceled or...

Laboratories rely on ultra-low temperature freezers to maintain the integrity of precious patient samples and test materials. The most important function of an ultra-low freezer is to prevent stored products from being exposed to warmer temperatures. All aspects of the...

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the blood bank community has had to deal with unprecedented challenges to the blood supply, along with fluctuations in demand. Blood suppliers and hospitals have had to be flexible to manage the situation. Organizations that collect...

Clinical laboratories must store temperature-sensitive patient specimens for diagnostic testing. Properly storing the current inventory of patient samples is important for ensuring accurate test results, which in turn impacts patient care. Specimens that are no longer needed...

i.Series^® temperature-controlled storage products from Helmer Scientific feature the i.C3^® Information Center. This touchscreen user interface provides continuous temperature monitoring as well as reporting capabilities. The i.C3^® supports clinical laboratories and blood banks...

Platelets have a limited shelf life, which means inventory management has been a long-standing challenge. More recent developments are exacerbating the situation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for platelets has remained relatively constant or, in some cases,...

Excessive noise in any workplace can be an issue, increasing stress and the risk of impacting the health of employees exposed to high sound levels. In the clinical lab, job stress can be a persistent problem. Workforce shortages are already a concern, with the associated...

The AABB Annual Meeting brings together the latest research and resources for the fields of transfusion medicine and biotherapies. This year’s meeting will take place as a virtual event, providing a platform for high quality learning and collaboration even during the ongoing...

Laboratories depend on ultra-low temperature storage to safeguard sensitive samples and protect them from exposure to unacceptable temperatures. Freezer malfunctions that cause the temperature inside the unit to rise cause disruption to laboratory operations. In addition to the...

Blood products are a precious resource, and blood banks face ongoing challenges trying to ensure that inventory levels are adequate to keep pace with demand. Optimal temperature management is critical for maintaining quality and safeguarding these life-saving products.