This creates confusion in published papers and with ordering physicians. The FDA calls platelets derived from whole blood platelets and these are sometimes also referred to as whole blood derived platelets, random donor platelets, and platelet concentrates. Platelets produced by apheresis are called platelets, pheresis by the FDA; platelets, pheresis are sometimes referred to as single donor platelets, apheresis platelets, and plateletpheresis.
Federal crime in the United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation Seal. The FBI is the main agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting federal offenses. In the United States, a federal crime or federal offense is an act that is made illegal by U.S. federal legislation.
Federal Bureau of Prisons. Federal Inmates. Our inmate population consists of people awaiting trial for violating federal laws or those who have already been convicted of committing a federal crime. Due to a law passed in 1997, we also confine offenders who have been convicted of a felony in the District of Columbia. Under certain agreements and special circumstances, we may also house state inmates.