Patent ID: 10330668

Abstract:
Compositions and methods determines post-transfusion survival of platelets and the suitability of platelet units for transfusion by measuring the levels of one or more markers in a platelet sample. A method determines post-transfusion survival of platelets (PL T) prior to transfusion, the method comprising the steps of: a) measuring the levels of one or more markers in a PL T sample selected from the group consisting of adenine, 13-HODE/9-HODE, Caprylate, Laurate, C-glycosyltryptophan, andro steroid monsulfate 2, and Unelucidated Compounds (UC) 1-4; b) comparing the level of the one or more markers in the PLT sample with the level of the one or more markers present in a control sample, wherein a higher or lower level of the one or more markers in the PL T sample is indicative of post-transfusion survival of platelets.