Gamma irradiation of cellular blood components is required in which of the following situations: from CLIA Blood Banking Review, presented by MediaLab

CLIA: Blood Banking

Ungraded Practice Question

Gamma irradiation of cellular blood components is required in which of the following situations:

Please select the single best answer

	Prevent post-transfusion purpura
	Prevent Graft-Versus-Host (GVH) disease
	Sterile components
	Prevent non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema

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