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【Objective】 To evaluate the infection status and potential infectivity of Treponema pallidum specific antibody (anti-TP) reactive blood donors, and to provide reference for the key prevention and screening of TP under the current screening strategy. 【Methods】 From February to October 2021, 133 blood donors were tested reactive by two different anti-TP ELISA kits (77 cases were dual-reagent reactive and 56 cases were single-reagent reactive). Syphilis specific IgM antibody (TP-IgM) and IgG antibody (TP-IgG) were detected by Western blot (WB), and TRUST was conducted. The results were analyzed. 【Results】 Of the 133 samples, 24 (18.05%) were positive for TP-IgM, 40 (30.07%) were positive for TP-IgG, and 3 (2.26%) were positive for TRUST. Among them, 12 cases (15.58%) were TP-IgM positive and 40 cases (51.95%) were TP-IgG positive in 77 cases of double reagent reactivity, and 12 cases (21.43%) were TP-IgM positive and 0 was TP-IgG positive in 56 cases of single reagent reactivity. There was no significant difference in the positive rate of TP-IgM between the two groups (P>0.05), while the positive rate of TP-IgG in donors with double reagent reaction was higher than that in donors with single reagent reaction (P<0.05). In addition, among the 133 anti-TP-reactive blood donors, 15 cases were positive for single TP-IgM (11.28%, accounting for 62.50% of the total positive number of TP-IgM, a total of 12 cases of TP-IgM positive among the single reagent reactive patients, and all of them were TP-IgM positive and TP-IgG negative); 30 cases were positive for single TP-IgG (22.56%, accounting for 75.00% of the total positive number of TP-IgG). There were 55 cases (41.35%) who were negative for TP-IgM and TP-IgG, and 8 cases (6.02%) were both positive. 【Conclusion】 The TP-IgM positive donors in anti-TP reactive blood donors are infectious, but the positive rate is not high. Those with single reagent reactivity and single TP-IgM positive are prone to miss detection, which should be controlled. Those who were both TP-IgM and TP-IgG negative and those who were only TP-IgG positive may be false reactivity and the phenomenon of lifelong antibody expression. It is suggested to consider adding TP-IgM detection as a measurement index for permanent deferral of both reagents.
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【Objective】 To retrospectively analyze the clinical use of low-dose blood components in Dongguan and the trend of clinical pediatric blood use, so as to provide reference for better preparation and inventory management of low-dose blood components in blood centers. 【Methods】 The clinical consumption of RBCs, platelets and plasma of Dongguan Blood Center from 2015 to 2020 was counted. The compositions and changes of low-dose blood components by specifications (0.25 U, 0.5 U), years and hospitals (public grade A general hospital, public grade A specialized hospital, private grade A hospital, private hospital equivalent to grade A, regional central hospital, public township hospital, small private hospital) were analyzed. 【Results】 The cumulative growth rates of low-dose RBCs, platelets, and plasma in 6 years were 10.78%, 1 098.55% and -29.41%, respectively, and the compound annual growth rates were 2.07%, 64.34% and -6.73%, respectively. The composition of low-dose blood components in RBCs, platelets and plasma was different (P<0.05) in different levels of hospitals, among which RBCs and plasma were the mostly used in public grade A specialized hospital, accounting for 45.08% (7 272 /16 133) and 53.18% (7 199/13 373) respectively, while platelets were the mostly used in private grade A management hospitals, accounting for 77.38% (3 393/4 385), dominated by apheresis platelets 53.84% (1 144/2 125) and irradiated apheresis platelets 99.51% (2 249/2 260). The composition ratios of 0.25 U and 0.5 U RBCs used in different hospitals were significantly different (P<0.05). The 0.25 U RBCs were used mostly in public grade A hospitals (62.60%, 3 502/5 594) and 0.5 U RBCs in public grade A specialized hospitals (62.09%, 6 544/10 539). 【Conclusion】 The total consumption of low-dose blood components in clinical pediatrics from 2015 to 2020 were as follows: platelets had increased significantly year by year, RBCs had increased steadily and with fluctuation, plasma had a downward trend year by year. The consumption volume and varieties used in different levels of hospitals were uneven, which may be related to the development of pediatrics departments in hospitals and their capabilities to conduct new business. Regular monitoring of the trend of low-dose blood component consumption is of great significance to guarantee the pediatric clinical blood supply.
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【Objective】 To investigate the influence of different packaging methods on the volume of low-dose(0.5 U) suspended leucocyte depleted red blood cells(SLD RBC) and provide reference for accurate labeling. 【Methods】 Bags of SLD RBC in 1.5 U and 2 U were randomly sampled to measure the weight and specific gravity of each bag, so as to estimate the blood volume.The relationship between the weight and volume of 0.5 U blood, split from different parent bags, was analyzed and the linear regression equation was put forward.The regression equation was used to calculate and analyze the difference in the volume of 0.5 U SLD RBC prepared by three different packaging methods (A: manual multi-bag average packing; B: instrument multi-bag average packing; C: manual single-bag packing) in actual work. 【Results】 The specific gravity of 1.5 U (38 bags) and 2 U SLD RBC (39 bags) were (1.090±0.011) g/mL and (1.097±0.013) g/mL, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). After the 0.5 U subsidiary bags were split from the parent bags(1.5 U or 2 U), the regression equations for the volume (Y) of 0.5 U and gross weight (X) of the whole bag were respectively: Y1.5 U packing=0.902 7X-12.52 (P<0.05) and Y2 U packing=0.905 6X-13.15(P<0.05). In actual blood packaging, the average blood volume of 0.5 U subsidiary bags split from 1.5 U bag, using method A and B, were smaller than those split from 2 U bag [(62.12±5.38) mL and (62.50±6.77) mL vs (67.72±3.81) mL and(68.39±6.44)mL] (P<0.05), with the deviation of low-dose blood volume from 5.593 mL to 5.887 mL.The volume deviation by method B (10.84% and 9.42%) were greater than that by method A (8.67% and 5.63%). The average volume of 0.5 U subsidiary bags split from 1.5 U and 2 U by method C were (65.49±1.72) mL and (64.99±1.91) mL (P>0.05), with volume deviation at 2.63% and 2.94%, respectively.The mean volume value of overall 0.5 U blood (n=483) was (65.35±5.34) mL. 【Conclusion】 For packaging 0.5 U subsidiary bags, the instrument multi-bag packaging showed the largest volume deviation, followed by the manual multi-bag packaging and the single-bag packaging.The volume labeling of low-dose SLD RBC should be established, according to the specifications of parent bags and specific gravity.
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【Objective】 To compare the results by minipool and individual NAT on blood samples with HBsAg detection S/CO value between 0.25-0.90 by ELISA, in order to re-evaluate the safety of NAT for such negative samples with high HBsAg S/CO value and provide references for the optimization of detection process. 【Methods】 A total of 30 blood samples which were non-reactive for HBsAg by ELISA twice and with the S/CO value of any reagent between 0.25-0.90 (defined as " high S/CO value negative" ) from our center from February to October 2020 were collected, and minipool test of 6 samples and individual test were performed in parallel. 11 samples which were negative by minipool tests but positive by individual test were submitted to repeated NAT minipool tests, and the results of each test were recorded and analyzed. 【Results】 The median S/CO values of the 30 samples by two ELISA reagents were 0.565 and 0.320, respectively, and the differences were statistically significant (P 0.05). 【Conclusion】 The NAT-yield of samples with high ELISA HBsAg S/CO value was high in individual test and low in minipool test, and the NAT-yield in minipool test could be improved by repetitive test. Therefore, the safety of NAT for samples with high HBsAg S/CO value should be re-evaluated as minipool test is dominant in blood stations. Individual NAT test is recommended for such samples currently as there is no any other more sensitive detection approaches.
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【Objective】 To analyze the demographic characteristics of whole blood donors who responded to blood donation initiatives launched by our blood center, so as to formulate an efficient recruitment strategy and provide scientific reference for solving seasonal, structural and acute blood supply tensions in this region. 【Methods】 Such characteristics as age, gender, household registration, occupation, blood type, education level, number of blood donations, blood donation location and recruitment method of 21 934 whole blood donors who responded to donation appointments issued by our blood center during January 2019 to June 2020 were analyzed, and the corresponding recruitment strategy in this region was established. 【Results】 39.79% of respondents were 36~45 years old, 69.61% were males, 70.49% were non-local permanent residents, and 62.96% were with education background from junior high school to high school. Workers accounted for 36.57%, 400 mL-donation accounted for 56.87%, the percentage of blood type O reached 42.18%, and blood donors with 2~5 donations accounted for 70.27%. The proportion of blood donors from Songshan Lake area(23.46%) ranked the highest, and that from Shuixiang area the lowest (3.26%). 76.42% of donation recruitment were issued via SMS. 【Conclusion】 Blood donors 36~45 years old, with 2~5 donations, donated 400 mL blood, non-local registered male, ordinary employees with the education level of junior high school, technical secondary school or high school should firstly be considered. The targeted areas are the Songshan Lake area, the main urban area coastal areas and southeastern Dongguan near Shenzhen.The corresponding recruitment strategies should be adjusted based on needs and emergency level.
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Objective To find the key miRNA that relative to peritoneal fibrosis associated with peritoneal dialysis (PD) by microarray technology,and verify its expression in vitro and in vivo.Methods The peritoneal fibrosis mouse model associated with PD were established by intraperitoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)+ 4.25％ peritoneal dialysate.The expression of miRNA was detected by microarray in peritoneal tissues.The expression of miRNA profiles between fibrotic and normal peritoneal tissues was compared.The differentially expressed miRNA (miR-200a) was validated by real-time PCR in lager sample size cohorts.The expressions of miR-200a were also detected in the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process of human peritoneal mesothelium cells.Results In mice model of PD,peritoneal tissue was markedly thickened and with a massive extracellular matrix accumulation.In contrast with control,the expression level of epithelial marker E-cadherin was significantly decreased,α-SMA,Col-Ⅰ and FN were remarkably increased (P ＜ 0.05).By miRNA microarray analysis,miR-200a was significantly down-regulated (3.31 folds change,P ＜ 0.05) in fibrotic peritoneal tissues.The down-regulated expression level of miR-200a was also validated by realtime PCR in larger cohorts (P ＜ 0.05).Then,the expression level of miR-200a was detected in the EMT process of human peritoneal mesothelium cells.During the process of TGF-β1 induced EMT,miR -200a was significantly down-regulated compared with the control (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Downregulated expression of miR-200a was observed both during peritoneal fibrosis and TGF-β 1 induced EMT in vivo and in vitro,suggesting that miR-200a may be involved in the peritoneum fibrosis by regulating the target genes of EMT.
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Objective To compare the application effect between the method of cassette automatic blood analyzer and the method of traditional serological .Methods Using the method of cassette automatic blood analyzer and the method of traditional serological , respectively ,the samples of blood donors in Dongguan from October 1 ,2013 to April 30 ,2014 were performed irregular antibody screening .The positive samples of screening were identified by using antiglobulin method ,and the irregular antibodies of blood do‐nors were analyzed .Results There were 95 positive cases of irregular antibody by the method of cassette automatic blood analyzer , and the detection rate was 0 .208% .There were 16 positive cases of irregular antibody by the method of traditional serological ,the detection rate was 0 .035% ,and there was statistical significance in differences (P< 0 .05) .The positive coincidence rate of the method of cassette automatic blood analyzer was 56 .547% ,higher than the rate of the method of traditional serological which was 28 .571 % (P<0 .05) .The positive rate of irregular antibody was 2 .242% in RhD‐negative blood donors ,higher than the rate in RhD‐positive blood donors which was 0 .198% (P<0 .05) .Conclusion The positive rate of irregular antibody in blood donors i‐dentified by using the method of cassette automatic blood analyzer is higher than the rate identified by using the method of tradition‐al serological .The irregular antibody screening should be performed for RhD‐negative blood donors .The types of irregular antibody in blood donors are mainly the types of IgM which are no clinical significance .
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Objective To investigate the characteristics of blood donors’psychological activity,take reasonable intervention measures to improve the success rate of blood donation recruitment and the ratio of repeated blood donation.Methods The data of blood donors’psychological activity was collected by distributing questionnaires randomly,and the psychological characteristics and worries were analysed.Results In terms of the blood donation purpose,there were 62.73% of the blood donors who donate blood for the first time and take the“utility psychological”as the principal thing.There were 76.01% of the blood donors who donate blood repeatedly and take the“dedication psychological”as the principal thing.In terms of wor-ries,there was 72.69% of the blood donors who donate blood for the first time and take the“safety of blood donation”as the principal thing.There was 77.91% of the blood donors who donate blood repeatedly and take the “service quality of blood donation”as the principal thing.Conclusion The success rate of blood donation recruitment and the ratio of repeated blood donation could be effectively improved by attaching importance to the psychological needs and worries of blood do-nors,by taking different psychological intervention measures strategies for different kinds of blood donors,and by meeting their needs and eliminating their worries.