Detection of Epstein–Barr virus in leucoreduced blood products. Issue 2 (18th September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Trottier, H.; Delage, G.; Hu, J.; Robitaille, N.; Buteau, C.; Tucci, M.; Lacroix, J.; Alfieri, C.
• Is Part Of: Vox sanguinis. Volume 110:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 199
• Page End: 201
• Publication Date: 2015-09-18
• Subjects: herpesviruses -- immunosuppression -- leucoreduction -- transfusion -- transplant; Blood -- Periodicals; Blood -- Transfusion -- Periodicals; Immunohematology -- Periodicals; Immunopathology -- Periodicals; 615.39
• DOI: 10.1111/vox.12330
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0042-9007

Abstract

Abstract : This study examined the prevalence of three human herpesviruses (HHV), namely HHV‐4 (Epstein–Barr virus/EBV), HHV‐6b and HHV‐7 in leucoreduced blood products obtained from the Sainte‐Justine Hospital blood bank. A total of 100 specimens, including 34 red blood cell concentrates, 33 platelet bags and 33 plasma units, were collected and screened by a sensitive PCR assay using virus‐specific primers. Positive units were then retested by quantitative PCR. Of the 100 specimens, one platelet unit tested positive for EBV.