Platelets are the body's "Band-Aids" and play an important role in hemostasis by leading the blood clotting process.  Unlike other blood components, platelets have a relatively short storage period of five days at room temperature.  

HemaCare provides single donor (apheresis-derived) or pooled (whole blood-derived) platelets:

• Non-leukocyte reduced
• Leukocyte-reduced
• Expired

HemaCare has the capability to prepare and provide platelets according to your specifications:

• Specialized research donor subject recruitment
• Customized collections

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Packaging and shipping specifications play an important role in maintaining the quality of your product.  We package and ship all products to your specifications.

 

Platelets are typically packaged and shipped overnight on the day of collection.  Unless instructed otherwise, platelets are packaged to maintain a temperature between 20 and 24°C during shipment.

 

Temperature monitoring data tracking devices are available for use at your request.