Which of the following statements about the preparation and storage of blood components is/are true?
A. Solutions containing citrate prevent coagulation by binding calcium.
B. The shelf life of packed red blood cells preserved with CPDA-1 is approximately 35 days at 1؛ to 6؛ C.
C. There are normal numbers of platelets in packed red blood cells stored at 1؛ to 6؛ C for more than 2 days.
D. The storage lesion affecting refrigerated packed red blood cells includes development of acidosis, hyperkalemia, and decreased intracellular 2,3DPG (diphosphoglycerate).
Answer:A
Which of the following statements about the preparation and storage of blood components is/are true?
A. Solutions containing citrate prevent coagulation by binding calcium. B. The shelf life of packed red blood cells preserved with CPDA-1 is approximately 35 days at 1؛ to 6؛ C. C. There are normal numbers of platelets in packed red blood cells stored at 1؛ to 6؛ C for more than 2 days. D. The storage lesion affecting refrigerated packed red blood cells includes development of acidosis, hyperkalemia, and decreased intracellular 2,3DPG (diphosphoglycerate).