Methods of preparation of platelet concentrates from single units of whole blood must produce a product that yields a minimum of: A) 5.5 $\times$ 10¹¹ platelets per unit in 50% of units tested. B) 5.5 $\times$ 10¹¹ platelets per unit in 75% of units tested. C) 5.5 $\times$ 10¹⁰ platelets per unit in 75% of units tested. D) none of the above.

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The correct minimum yield for platelet concentrates from single units of whole blood is 5.5 $\times$ 10¹⁰ platelets per unit in 75% of units tested.

Methods of Preparation of Platelet Concentrates from Single Units of Whole