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Question 13 of 30 for our Blood Bank Laboratory Technician Mock Interview

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Question 13 of 30

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

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.

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

      How to Answer

      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.

      Written by Darby Faubion on November 17th, 2018

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      "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."

      Written by Darby Faubion on November 17th, 2018

      Experienced

      "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."

      Written by Darby Faubion