TTD II: Year in Review - Implementation of Bacterial Detection
Program Code: 117-S
Saturday, October 23, 2004
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (ET)

SPEAKERS
Darrell Triulzi, MD, Institute of Transfusion Medicine
German Leparc, MD, Florida Blood Services
Chyang Fang, PhD, American Red Cross
Louis Katz, MD

DESCRIPTION
This program will provide a review of various methods to detect bacteria in apheresis and whole-blood-derived platelets, including the evaluation of newer detection methods. Data from various testing programs will be presented. In addition, the medical implications of positive findings will be discussed.

AUDIENCE
Physicians, Scientists, Technologists, Nurses, Managers/Supervisors

PROGRAM LEVEL
Intermediate to Advanced