Asked by Vibhor Mathur on Jun 30, 2024
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For how long may blood preserved with citrate-phosphate-dextrose (CPD) be stored (unfrozen) before use?
A) 21 days
B) 35 days
C) 42 days
D) 3 months
Citrate-phosphate-dextrose
A solution used in blood storage that acts to stabilize and preserve blood cells.
Stored Unfrozen
Refers to items, particularly biological samples, kept at a temperature above freezing.
- Understand the guidelines for the storage and management of blood products.
Verified Answer
ŸC
ŸâsHwant ChaUhanJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When preserved with citrate,phosphate,and dextrose,a unit of blood has a shelf life of 21 days (unfrozen).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the guidelines for the storage and management of blood products.