Transfusion advice

Ordering HLA/HPA-matched platelets

For patients with (immunological) refractoriness to random platelets, HLA and/or HPA-matched platelets may be indicated.

View the ordering process (NL)

Patient leaflets

Sanquin provides informational leaflets for patients undergoing blood transfusion or therapeutic apheresis.

Go to the patient leaflets (NL)

For research

Sanquin also supplies blood for purposes such as scientific research, calibration of laboratory equipment, proficiency testing, or education.

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Useful links

• Transfusion and Transplantation Reactions (Tripnet.nl)
• Dutch Society for Blood Transfusion (NVBtransfusie.nl)
• American Association of Blood Banks (AABB.org)
• International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBTweb.org)
• American Society for Apheresis (Apheresis.org)
• Sanquin Evenings (Sanquinacademy.nl)
• Child and Transfusion