Leukocyte Reduction Procedures

**Definition:** The removal of LEUKOCYTES from BLOOD to reduce BLOOD TRANSFUSION reactions and lower the chance of transmitting VIRUSES. This may be performed by FILTRATION or by CYTAPHERESIS.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.120.527 - E05.200.500.363.835 - E05.242.363.540

**Synonyms:** - Leukocyte Removal Procedures - Leukocyte Depletion Procedures