Platelet is stored in –
Correct Answer: 22 ± 2°C
Description: Two methods of storage of platelets.
1. Liquid storage :
Both whole blood-derived and apheresis platelets concentrate may be stored for 5 days using following some principles.
The temperature must be 20- 24°C.
Storage container must be constructed of a plastic material that allows adequate diffusion of oxygen to meet cells metabolic needs.
Platelets concentrates must be agitated during storage.
2. Frozen Storage :
The most widely used method for frozen storage employs controlled rate freezing (1°C/min); 5% DMSO as a cryoprotective agent.
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