What is a common reason for a plasma unit to be placed in quarantine?

A plasma unit may be placed in quarantine primarily when there is a concern regarding the safety and integrity of the donation. In this context, the most common reason for placing a unit in quarantine is if a donor has a suspected infection. The plasma product must be safe for recipients, and if there are signs or symptoms indicating that a donor could be harboring an infectious agent, the unit is quarantined to prevent any potential transmission of diseases to patients receiving transfusions.

This practice is vital in maintaining public health and ensuring that all plasma-derived products are screened adequately before being released for clinical use. Other reasons, such as discrepancies in documentation, do indicate quality control issues, but the most immediate concern is always the health of the patients who would receive the plasma. Quarantine serves as a critical safeguard within the plasma donation and processing system.