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ransfusion of red blood cells and platelets is one of the most common life-saving procedures used in the clinic. Blood transfusions are needed to replace blood lost through traumatic injury and surgery. Transfusions are also used for the treatment of burn victims, recipients of organ transplants, and patients with leukemia, cancer, sickle cell diseases, thalassemia and thrombocytopenia. With new advances in medical treatment and an aging population, the demand for blood products continues to increase.
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