Association of regular plasmapheresis donation with serum protein and electrolyte levels: a multicentre cross-sectional study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China's plasmapheresis donation policy differs from that of Western countries. The association between regular plasmapheresis donation and donor health in China is still unknown.

Objectives

To investigate the association of regular plasmapheresis donation with serum protein and electrolyte levels and provide scientific evidence for policy improvement.

Design

Multicentre cross-sectional study.

Setting and participants

A total of 767 regular and 726 new donors from the provinces of Sichuan, Hunan, Henan and Yunnan were recruited from September 2021 to October 2022.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Our primary outcome focused on measuring the levels of serum protein and electrolyte levels, including total serum protein (TSP), IgG, albumin (

SUBMITTER: Xiao G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11481140 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature