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Comparison between the BACTEC 9240 and the Pall eBDS system for detection of bacterial platelet concentrate contamination
Transfusion, 06/23/09

Savini V et al. - By comparing the two instruments, their performances were found to be comparable; the Pall system appeared as a more suitable method when using 24 to 30 hours as times for readings, but the significant difference was lost after 35-hour incubation.

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