Transient neutropenia in normal donors after G-CSF mobilization and stem cell apheresis

Br J Haematol. 1996 Jul;94(1):155-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2141.1996.d01-1778.x.

Abstract

Thirteen normal adult donors underwent daily leukapheresis for peripheral blood progenitor cell collection for allografting beginning on day 4 or 5 of G-CSF mobilization (12 micrograms/kg/d). They had complete blood counts performed 7-10 d after the completion of the procedure. A reduction in the total leucocyte count below baseline levels, accounted for by a decrease in the absolute neutrophil (ANC) and lymphocyte counts, was noted. Neutropenia (ANC < 1.5 x 10(9)/l) occurred in two (15%) of the donors. The lowest ANC observed was 0.6 x 10(9)/l. The neutropenia was asymptomatic and resolved on follow-up evaluation.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Blood Component Removal / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / adverse effects
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / pharmacology*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neutropenia / etiology*
  • Tissue Donors
  • Transplantation, Autologous

Substances

  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor