Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Leukocyte Transfusion

The transfer of leukocytes from a donor to a recipient or reinfusion to the donor.

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Abstract

The transfer of leukocytes from a donor to a recipient or reinfusion to the donor.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Transfusion, White Blood Cell
  • Transfusions, White Blood Cell
  • White Blood Cell Transfusion
  • White Blood Cell Transfusions
  • Leukocyte Transfusions
  • Transfusion, Leukocyte
  • Transfusions, Leukocyte

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

coordinate with specific leukocyte but note LYMPHOCYTE TRANSFUSION is available; for transfusion back to donor, coordinate with BLOOD TRANSFUSION, AUTOLOGOUS; /adv eff: coordinate with TRANSFUSION REACTION if pertinent

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History Note

94; was see BLOOD COMPONENT TRANSFUSION 1992-93

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Previous Indexing

  • Blood Component Transfusion (1992-1993)
  • Blood Transfusion (1966-1992)
  • Leukocytes (1966-1976)
  • Leukocytes/transplantation (1973-1992)

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  1. E02w.095w.135w.140.425

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WB 356

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Leukocyte Transfusion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D017708. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D017708
  2. Leukocyte Transfusion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73032282