All of the following are true about leukoreduction except
a. Can be achieved by using a specialized filter
b. Removes red blood cells from whole blood or blood components
c. Reduces the undesirable effects that white blood cells have on blood components
d. Reduces the risk of adverse reactions in patients receiving blood components
Answer: b
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