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Storage and its effects on Blood and Blood Components

 

This article covers the various aspects related to proper storage of blood and it’s components. A must read for all members of the blood banking fraternity. By Dr. Amrit Kaur Kaler (Assistant Professor,MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital,Bangalore.)

1. Storage of Blood and Blood Components

After the processing of blood into blood components, safe and adequate storage of these components is of immense value for two main reasons: