Platelet in blood bank can be stored upto maximum of –
Correct Answer: 5 days
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., 5 days Platelet and granulocyte storage* For storage in blood bank platelets and granulocytes require temperature of 20 - 24 degrees celcius.* Refrigeration temperatures affect platelet viability and reduce the shelf life of platelets to only 24 hours, it is no longer recommended that platelets be stored at 1 - 6 degrees celcius.* Stored platelets need to be continuously gently agitated using specially designed rotators to prevent aggregation and promote gas exchange.* Depending on the method of collection system used platelets have a shelf life of minimum 1 day to a maximum of 5 days.
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