The state government has issued a notice to all blood banks in the city for following a uniform protocol in dispensing platelets. Pic for representation

Unwanted excessive platelet transfusion in hospitals has killed a significant number of people in the city, revealed a recent report submitted by the civic Death Review Committee. Based on the report, the state Public Health Department of Epidemic has sent a notice to all blood banks in Mumbai, directing them to follow a uniform protocol in dispensing platelets.