QUESTION 19 OF 30

After whole blood is collected, what is the window for preparing and storing platelet concentrations?

"At room temperature, platelet concentrates (P remain viable for only 5-7 days. As a result, PCs are scarce in many places and wasted in others. Moreover, at room temperature, there is an increased risk of microbial infection, which contaminates 1 in 2000 stored units. The FDA has approved two platelet additive solutions containing 30-35% plasma for use after up to 5 days of storage."

Preparation and storage of any blood product requires sensitivity to time. The interviewer knows that a blood bank lab technician should know the amount of time that is allowed to pass between collection and storage. Proper management of a specimen helps to protect the integrity of the specimen.

"Once collected, platelets must be transfused within five days or be discarded. After collection of whole blood, platelet concentrates shall be prepared within 8 hours after at temperature of 22?C ? 2?C."

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After whole blood is collected, what is the window for preparing and storing platelet concentrations?

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