Effective July 14, 2025, Versiti Dayton Blood Center will update its thresholds for platelet donations to include low yield platelets (2.6 – 2.9 x 10¹¹; current standard is 3.0 – 6.0 x 10¹¹).
The new testing and manufacturing process can occasionally produce platelet products that fall slightly below the current standard. However, analysis has shown that low yield platelets are safe, effective, and do not increase the need for additional transfusions. This practice is already in place at several other blood centers nationwide.
Versiti has indicated that low yield platelet products will account for less than 5% of all platelet donations. These units will be identified with a yellow sticker and may be used for any patient population. This change is part of an ongoing strategy to optimize the use of a constrained and critical resource.