Borgaonkar MR.Hemochromatosis. Barbieri L, Macr A, Lupia Palmieri G, et al. Chin J Integr Med. 4 . The risk of allogeneic stem-cell transplantation-related complications is justified in transplantation-eligible patients whose median survival time is expected to be less than 5 years. border: none; AABB or equivalent organizations, including apheresis industry sponsored events offering credits. Both BLT and WM produced comparable decreases in UA (MD = -18.72, 95 % CI: -38.24 to 0.81, p = 0.06) and ESR levels (MD = -3.01, 95 % CI: -6.89 to 0.86, p = 0.13). Current risk stratification in PV and ET is designed to estimate the likelihood of thrombotic complications: high-risk is defined by the presence of age greater than 60 years or presence of thrombosis history; low-risk is defined by the absence of both of these 2 risk factors. Recurrent thrombosis in patients with polycythemia vera and essential thrombocythemia: Incidence, risk factors, and effect of treatments. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-assessed liver iron concentration (LIC) decreased with deferasirox (mean 12.5 10.1 to 8.5 9.3 mg Fe/g dry weight [dw]; p = 0.0005 versus baseline) and phlebotomy (10.2 6.8 to 8.3 9.2 mg Fe/g dw; p = 0.05). First, the sample size of included studies was small. Available at: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1864.htm. Lengfelder (2013) presented an overview on relevant topics of pathogenesis and diagnosis of PV. } 2005;10(2):145-149. In a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs, these researchers examined the safety and effectiveness of blood-letting therapy for the treatment of chronic urticaria. color: red!important; A meta-analysis on pricking blood therapy for migraine. xO- kxi02nSP]-]VIsYa#}REE+2{re'b @ @ @ @ 72B @ @ @ @ y4 @ @ @ @ ,2V @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2I @ @ @ *c @ @ @ @ D@T m @ @ @ @ 2 @ @ @ @ADe2O|~vB;}O|?QK @ @ @ @1Dec'w:8!> @ @ @ xxQb|HC|~P>{;y]-_D$rZ, 2!!v5` @ @ xlQ_{T9%-W:O1,>_|}'.Gx:=,1?z\K9>{%@6#;?2E]8~#m @ @ PB?t$ o?)|3C.f\'Cn/#H"I)ertb8v @ @ 9D# H>9Ly&t wd_>tLe 9sF7^ey_+*kh @ @ 2xQC~w>rw0?oFy pd&gXO-=k>xO[ Amelioration of painful crises in sickle cell disease by venesections. Target levels of phlebotomy should be a ferritin level of 50 to 100 g/L. 2006;81(10):760-767. In the combination group, pricking blood was used at the most painful points of the red turgid and painful joint once every 3 days, a total 3 times; moxibustion was applied at the same joint for 15 to 20 mins, once-daily. Chin-Yee B, Lazo-Langner A, Butler-Foster T, et al. #backTop:hover { During the trial, 11 children in the standard care group suffered a stroke compared to 1 in the transfusion group, odds ratio [OR] of 0.08 (95 % CI: 0.01 to 0.66). The authors concluded that Hb concentrations were elevated in donors on TRT, and significant numbers had Hb levels above those recommended by current guidelines. Disease activity control was evaluated as the primary outcome. 63:1049-1066. The Review Manager 5.3 software was used for meta-analysis. Implanted central venous access ports for therapeutic phlebotomy in patients with HFE hemochromatosis and other non-thalassemia iron overload disorders J Vasc Access . Annual TP collections for patients on TRT were 193, 212, and 239, respectively. Therapeutic phlebotomy: A review of diagnoses and treatment considerations. 2003;73(2):121-125. Date of the latest search of the Group's Haemoglobinopathies Trials Register was January 28, 2013. This threshold has been interpreted by some physicians and patients to indicate the need for phlebotomy or blood donation while on TRT. Implantable T pellets have been used since 1972, and secondary polycythemia has been reported to be as low as 0.4 % with this administration modality. The most probable cause of hyper-ferritinemia was iron overload secondary to transplantation of a hemosiderotic liver. LIC reductions were greater with deferasirox than with phlebotomy for patients with baseline serum ferritin 1,000 ng/ml or higher (-8.1 1.5 versus -3.5 5.7 mg Fe/g dw; p = 0.048). Treatment of resistant hypertension. Chronic migraine. In 2 patients, direct sequencing was performed to detect coding region mutations of TFR2, HAMP, FPN1, HJV, and ALAS2. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand). Matrix Group International, Inc. Waltham, MA: UpToDate; reviewed May 2015. Percent dense red blood cells (%DRBC) were measured via an ADVIA hematology analyzer. The authors concluded that parents of 13/14 children receiving phlebotomy wished to switch to deferasirox, with 1/14 being satisfied with phlebotomy. The degree of risk must be balanced against the burden of chronic transfusions. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, these guidelines reflect the most up-to-date published evidence available, and replace the interim recommendations from early Kim and Oh (2016) stated that therapeutic phlebotomy is the preferred treatment for blood disorders in which the removal of RBCs or serum iron is the most efficient method for managing the symptoms and complications. 2000;85(8):865-867. Bouchar N, Manigne P, Kanfer A, et al. Sustained viral response was attained in 50/182 (27 %) patients in the phlebotomy plus IFN group, compared to 22/185 (12 %) patients in the IFN group. The moxibustion was adopted for 10 days. Arthritis Res Ther. The Association works collaboratively Units drawn as therapeutic phlebotomies shall not be used for allogeneic transfusion unless the individual undergoing the therapeutic phlebotomy meets all allogeneic donor criteria with the exception of donation interval. The treatment was well-tolerated except for muscle cramps and 1 popliteal vein thrombosis in a patient confined to chair. Perloff JK, Marelli AJ, Miner PD. (Grade 1B). list-style-type: lower-roman; Gout risk possibly linked to iron intake. 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However, all completed clinical trials of hydroxyurea have excluded patients with hemoglobin SC (HbSC) disease; HbSC differs significantly in pathophysiology from HbSS, as HbC does not sickle, but instead causes cellular dehydration which potentiates sickling of HbS. After treatment, the UA, the ESR and the joint syndrome and symptom scores in the combination group decreased more apparently than those in the WM group (all p < 0.05). Therapeutic phlebotomy is currently indicated for the treatment of hemochromatosis, polycythemia vera, porphyria cutanea tarda, sickle cell disease, and NAFLD with hyperferritinemia. Web Design and Development by ~B\ ~!n(]X. The mean number of pellets administered was 12 (range of 6 to 16). Aetna considers therapeutic phlebotomy medically necessary for any of the following indications: Footnote1* Forpersons with hematocrit greater than 60 %. The authors concluded that these findings indicated that incorporation of serum ferritin level may improve the performance of non-invasive scoring of liver damage in patients with NAFLD, and that iron depletion (most frequently achieved by phlebotomy) still represents an attractive therapeutic target to prevent the progression of liver damage in these patients. Patients 1 to 4 ingested 153, 547, 1,341, and 4,898 g of inorganic iron as supplements. 2021. 2009;29(9):711-713. Near-iron deficiency-induced remission of gouty arthritis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. Due to your diagnosis history and/or physical examination, your blood will be discarded by an approved process. Thus, this disorder requires an aggressive therapeutic approach to achieve iron depletion. Pharma / TRT. Aetna considers therapeutic phlebotomy experimental and investigational for treatment of the following conditionsbecause its effectiveness for these indications has not been established (not an all-inclusive list). Yesterday, I went back to the same blood bank to do a donation, and a new staff worker tells me: "We don't allow donations for people on Testosterone therapy". There was a positive correlation of log(10) serum ferritin and the quantity of iron removed by phlebotomy (p = 0.0371). A total of 7 sickle cell disease patients (4 sickle cell anemia,3 sickle Hb C disease), aged4 to 24 years, were submitted to sequential phlebotomies during periods from 18 months to4 years. Valenti L, Dongiovanni P, Fargion S. Diagnostic and therapeutic implications of the association between ferritin level and severity of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Moreover, they stated that ongoing multi-center trials are investigating the use of chronic transfusion to prevent silent infarcts, the use of hydroxyurea as an alternative to transfusion in children with abnormal transcranial Doppler ultrasonography velocities, and the use of hydroxyurea to prevent conversion of transcranial Doppler ultrasonography velocities from conditional (borderline) to abnormal values. endobj An UpToDate review on Prognosis and treatment of polycythemia vera (Tefferi, 2013) states that In subjects without active thrombosis and those not at risk for thrombosis (i.e., age of less than 60, no prior thrombosis), we recommend that the hematocrit be kept within the normal range via the use of serial phlebotomy, rather than by the use of myelosuppressive agents (Grade 1A). Iron reduction before and during interferon therapy of chronic hepatitis C: Results of a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial. >> Zhao et al (2009) examined a more effective therapy for acute GA (AGA). An UpToDate review on Approach to the patient with suspected iron overload (Bacon and Kwiatkowski) does not mention phlebotomy as a therapeutic / management option for hyperferritinemia in alcohol liver disease. These researchers carried out HFE mutation analysis to detect C282Y, H63D, and S65C in each patient; in 2 patients, HFE exons were sequenced. Furthermore, an UpToDate review on Approach to the patient with suspected iron overload (Schrier and Bacon, 2017) states that In liver disease (e.g., viral hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis), injury to hepatocytes may cause an increase in serum ferritin despite normal total body iron stores The major treatments for iron overload include phlebotomy for those without significant anemia Removal of iron with a course of therapeutic phlebotomy (at least 5 to 6 phlebotomies) with normalization of the ferritin level. A time for consensus? These findings suggested that individuals on TRT may be presenting to BCs as volunteer blood donors to avoid charges for TP. Fatima et al (2018) noted that iron could contribute to gouty inflammation by forming complexes with monosodium urate (MSU) crystals, stimulating oxidative stress through the generation of reactive oxygen species, and contributing to granulocyte and complement activation. 2018;20(2):195-199. list-style-type: decimal; 2022;46:101503. Canadian Adult Congenital Heart Network (CACHNET). Waltham, MA: UpToDate; reviewed May 2017. Iron reduction as an adjuvant to interferon therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C who have previously not responded to interferon: A multicenter, prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Conversely, iron removal inhibited these responses as well as urate-crystal-induced foot pad inflammation in rats in-vivo. Treatment of acute gouty arthritis by blood-letting cupping plus herbal medicine. Asian J Androl. 2022 All Rights Reserved. Educational Information. Med Hypotheses. Liver transplantation from a deceased donor with -thalassemia intermedia is not contraindicated: A case report. Results of meta-analysis indicated that the therapeutic effect of the pricking blood therapy was significantly superior to that of non-bleeding therapies in relieving migraine [OR = 6.23, 95 % CI: 4.03 to 9.63, Z = 8.24, p < 0.00 001]. The 2022 AABB Virtual Meeting will be Nov. 6-7. 2003;49:36-43. } color: blue!important; 4550 Montgomery AvenueSuite 700, North TowerBethesda, MD 20814301.907.6977. Creange A, Lefaucheur JP, Balleyguier MO, Galacteros F. Iron depletion induced by bloodletting and followed by rhEPO administration as a therapeutic strategy in progressive multiple sclerosis: A pilot, open-label study with neurophysiological measurements. Dual therapy with hydroxyurea and phlebotomy may be an effective approach to patients with HbSC that do not experience improvement with hydroxyurea alone. &AU$LJe$*l>oJ!|`Nm&qMt Total TPs during 2014, 2015, and 2016 were 475, 500, and 569, respectively. Pilot studies suggested that HCV-infected patients with elevated concentrations of iron in the blood and liver are less likely to respond to interferon, and that the response could be enhanced with iron reduction. 2013;11:CD003146. border-width:0; Dermatologica. Patients with hemochromatosis and iron overload should be monitored for re-accumulation of iron and undergo maintenance phlebotomy. color: #FFF; 2022 All Rights Reserved. The above policy is based on the following references: Last Review These investigators reported the case of a young Italian female with juvenile hemochromatosis who was unable to tolerate frequent phlebotomy because of co-existent ss-thalassemia trait. Observation on therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture plus blood-letting puncture and cupping combined with diet intervention for treatment of acute gouty arthritis. Survival is near-normal in ET and reasonably long in PV. background-color:#eee; The trial closed early due to a significant difference in risk of stroke between participants who stopped transfusion and those who continued as measured by re-occurrence of abnormal velocities on Doppler examination or the occurrence of overt stroke in the group that stopped transfusion. AABB is dedicated to its mission of improving lives by making transfusion medicine and biotherapies safe, available and effective worldwide. color: white; In addition, the association develops informational documents and guidance regarding a wide range of clinical and technical topics facing transfusion medicine providers. li.bullet { Omaha, NE: eMedicine.com; updated December 12, 2001. Preferred: 1 year of Blood Bank experience. Furthermore, an UpToDate review on Approach to the patient with suspected iron overload (Bacon and Kwiatkowski, 2021) states that The major treatments for iron overload include phlebotomy for those without significant anemia, and chelation therapy for those with anemia. Furthermore, UpToDate reviews on Treatment of resistant hypertension (Townsend, 2020), Treatment of hypertension in older adults, particularly isolated systolic hypertension (Egan, 2020) and Overview of hypertension in adults (Basile and Bloch , 2020) do not mention phlebotomy as a management / therapeutic option. The changes induced by the treatment were assessed by clinical scores, biological tests, and neurophysiological study of cortical excitability using transcranial magnetic stimulation techniques. Alcohol and iron greatly affect most of these aspects. Li et al (2022) noted that blood-letting therapy (BLT) is often used for the treatment of AGA; however, limited evidence-based reports exist on the safety and effectiveness of BLT. background-color: #cc0066; The included articles were examined for bias risk by using the Cochrane risk of bias assessment tool. UpToDate [online serial]. Pflieger K.Pulmonary hypertension, Eisenmenger syndrome. Leukemia. 2009;55(2):36-39. 2006;32(1):10-16. The Cochrane Risk Assessment Tool was used to assess the methodological quality of trials. Haematologica. .strikeThrough { You may feel lightheaded or dizzy after your therapeutic phlebotomy procedure. 2016 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the guidelines recommend the use of more restrictive hemoglobin thresholds for transfusion and standard-issue rather than fresh RBCs. Evidence has shown that increased ferritin levels are associated with the metabolic insulin resistance syndrome, and higher hepatic iron and fat content. Int J Clin Pract. Statements were produced using a Delphi process, and2 consensus conferences involving a panel of 21 experts appointed by the European LeukemiaNet (ELN) were convened. } Response rate, recurrence rate, and adverse events (AEs) were assessed as secondary outcomes. >> Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. Therapeutic Phlebotomy cont'd LSCM.25 3 Martin Health System Stuart, Florida Laboratory Services Therapeutic Whole Blood Phlebotomy Consent Therapeutic phlebotomy requires the removal of blood by venipuncture for medical reason(s). The main goal of therapy is therefore to prevent thrombo-hemorrhagic complications and this is effectively and safely accomplished by the use of low-dose aspirin (PV and ET), phlebotomy (PV), and hydroxyurea (high-risk PV and ET). A trial of phlebotomy to reduce viscosity in patients with higher hematocrit values should be considered as an intervention for symptomatic patients with sickle cell disease. Dmx8877 February 24, 2023, 2:07am 1. Randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials comparing blood transfusion as prophylaxis for stroke in people with sickle cell disease to alternative or no treatment were selected for analysis. Hepatology. Br J Dermatol. } In 2 and 5 patients, deferasirox dose was increased to 15 and 20 mg/kg/day, respectively. Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Phlebotomy Technician ( PBT), or Apheresis Technician (AT). A total of 11 databases will be searched for studies conducted through June 2017. cursor: pointer; Accessed November 12, 2002. 1983;19(3):205-266. $3,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Responsible for the performance of donor room procedures under the direction of a registered nurse or the nursing director and in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Available at:http://www.mayo.edu/cardiologyreview/Chapter63.pdf. Grossman ME, Poh-Fitzpatrick MB. The volumes and frequencies of phlebotomies were adjusted according to the patients ages, the Hb concentrations and the serum ferritin levels. to advance the field through the development and delivery of standards, accreditation and education programs. Patients (aged 12.4 years) received deferasirox (n = 12, 10 mg/kg/day starting dose) or phlebotomy (n = 14, 6 ml/kg/2 weeks) for 1 year. 1983;1(8321):375-378. Waltham, MA: UpToDate; reviewed June 2013. Charnow JA. Therapeutic phlebotomy for testosterone-induced polycythemia. Optimal control is to keep the hematocrit below 45 %in men and 42 % in women. For additional language assistance: Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure), Collection of venous blood by venipuncture, Injection interferon beta-1b, 0.25 mg (code may be used for Medicare when drug administered under direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self-administered), Injection, interferon alfacon-1, recombinant, 1 mcg, Interferon alfa-2A, recombinant, 3 million units, Interferon alfa-2B, recombinant, 1 million units, Interferon alfa-N3, (human leukocyte derived), 250,000 IU, Injection, interferon beta-1a, 1 mcg for intramuscular use, Injection, pegylated interferon alfa-2a, 180 mcg per ml, Injection, pegylated interferon alfa-2b, 10 mcg per 0.5 ml, Home injectable therapy; interferon, including administrative services, professional pharmacy services, care coordination, and all necessary supplies and equipment (drug and nursing visits coded separately), per diem, Abnormal level of blood mineral [non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with hyperferritinemia][not covered for hyperferritinemia in alcohol liver disease], Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive and negative, Essential (hemorrhagic) throbocythemia [unless with Polycythemia vera], Myelofibrosis [unless with Polycythemia vera], Multiple sclerosis (MS) [progressive multiple sclerosis], Alcoholic liver disease [hyperferritinemia in alcohol liver disease]. Those who failed to show clinical improvement after at least 6 months at MTD were offered phlebotomy in addition to hydroxyurea; 5 out of 11 patients with HbSC who achieved MTD failed to demonstrate clinical improvement on hydroxyurea. The authors stated that although the data showed potential effectiveness of blood-letting therapy in chronic urticaria, the quality of the evidence was low, and there were many aspects that can be improved in future studies. The AABB Board of Directors commissioned a committee of experts to draft clinical practice guidelines. Last year (2022), I gave 2 blood donations to my local blood bank, and I even told one staff worker that i was on TRT. .fixedHeaderWrap { Barton JC, McDonnell SM, Adams PC, et al. Updated to reflect the most up-to-date published evidence available, these padding: 10px; Summarell and Sheehan (2016) stated that hydroxyurea is an excellent therapeutic agent for the pharmacological induction of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Fowler C. Hereditary hemochromatosis: Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management. Cook LS. AABB recently published a collection of unique resources designed to support members in their professions. 7 0 obj These researchers stated that further rigorously designed trials are needed to confirm these findings. Hemochromatosis (including hereditary hemochromatosis); Individuals receiving testosterone therapy if hematocrit is greater than or equal to 54 % (or hemoglobin is greater than or equal to 180 g/L); Non-hereditary hemochromatosis iron overload with elevated hepatic iron concentration; Chronic hepatitis C (adjunctive therapy with interferon), Hyperferritinemia in alcohol liver disease, Myeloproliferative disorders without polycythemia vera, removal of 1 unit (450 to 500 ml) of blood weekly until the serum ferritin level is 10 to 20 ug/L, and. 2012;87(3):285-293. Aetna Inc. and its subsidiary companies are not responsible or liable for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of linked sites, or for products or services described on these sites. Fifth, decreased UA elimination, caused by molybdenum and sulfur binding to copper in the kidneys. In: Mayo Clinic Cardiology Review Book. Juvenile hemochromatosis associated with B-thalassemia treated by phlebotomy and recombinant human erythropoietin. Patients with polycythemia vera (PV) and essential thrombocythemia (ET) should be defined as high-risk if age is greater than 60 years or there is a history of previous thrombosis. Townsend RR. They conducted an institutional review board (IRB)-approved, single-center, retrospective chart review (2009 to 2013) to determine the rate of secondary polycythemia in 228 men treated with subcutaneously implanted testosterone pellets. Therapeutic Phlebotomy Department Time Square, 660 SW 39th Street, Suite 245, Renton, WA 98057 (800) 266-4033 or (425) 453-5098 Fax (425) 251-1977 Email: [email protected] Informed Consent for Therapeutic Phlebotomy for Polycythemia Vera Patient's Statement: I have read this information and my questions have been answered. Rombos and colleagues (2002)noted that sickle cell disease patients who acquire iron deficiency may experience a degree of amelioration from painful crises in terms of frequency, severity, and duration. Swan L, Birnie DH, Hillis WS. Lee JA, Hong M, Lee MS, et al. Barbieri et al (2009) described the first 2 cases of porphyria cutanea tarda associated with beta-thalassemia major. Pediatr Transplant. Screening for clinically significant AvWS is recommended before administrating aspirin in the presence of extreme thrombocytosis. In addition, the association develops informational documents and guidance regarding a wide range of clinical and technical topics facing transfusion medicine providers. A marked rise in percent dense cells preceded clinical complications in 3 patients. 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