Current issues related to the quality of stored RBCs.
This paper reviews some current issues related to the quality of red cells processed and stored for transfusion. These include the storage lesion, use of gamma irradiation, and storage of red cells in containers of plastic made with non-leachable plasticizers.
Holme
Stein
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Applications, Pall Corporation-Life Sciences, 1630 Industrial Park Street, Covina, CA 91722, USA. stein_holme@pall.com
D001793:Blood Preservation / Q000379:methods; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000648:ultrastructure; D005720:Gamma Rays; D006801:Humans; D010969:Plastics
D010969:Plastics