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• What is the main component of a blood collection bag?

  It consists of a main bag with needle, tubing, and up to four satellite bags attached.
• What is a blood collection bag?

  A blood collection bag is a closed system consisting of a main bag with a needle, tubing, and up to four satellite bags attached. The entire system is sterile.
• What is the standard volume of blood collected during phlebotomy?

  The standard phlebotomy volume is 450 mL ± 45 mL or 500 mL ± 50 mL.
• What is the standard volume of anticoagulant solution used for a 450 mL blood collection?

  The standard volume of anticoagulant solution used for a 450 mL blood collection is 63 mL.
• What is the standard volume of anticoagulant solution used for a 500 mL blood collection?

  The standard volume of anticoagulant solution used for a 500 mL blood collection is 70 mL.
• What is the reduced volume factor (A) for a patient weighing less than 110 pounds?

  The reduced volume factor (A) for a patient weighing less than 110 pounds is their weight divided by 110 pounds.
• How do you calculate the amount of anticoagulant to remove for an autologous unit from a patient weighing less than 110 pounds?

  The amount of anticoagulant to remove = 70 mL - (reduced volume factor (A) x 70 mL)
• How do you calculate the amount of blood to collect for an autologous unit from a patient weighing less than 110 pounds?

  The amount of blood to collect = reduced volume factor (A) x 500 mL
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for whole blood with ACD anticoagulant?

  Whole blood with ACD anticoagulant is stored at 2-6°C and expires in 21 days.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for whole blood with CPDA-1 anticoagulant?

  Whole blood with CPDA-1 anticoagulant is stored at 2-6°C and expires in 35 days.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for whole blood with Adsol (AS-1, AS-3, or AS-5) anticoagulant?

  Whole blood with Adsol (AS-1, AS-3, or AS-5) anticoagulant is stored at 2-6°C and expires in 42 days.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for red blood cells (RBCs) with ACD anticoagulant?

  RBCs with ACD anticoagulant are stored at 1-6°C and expire in 21 days.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for red blood cells (RBCs) with CPDA-1 anticoagulant?

  RBCs with CPDA-1 anticoagulant are stored at 1-6°C and expire in 35 days.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for red blood cells (RBCs) with AS-1, AS-3, or AS-5 anticoagulant?

  RBCs with AS-1, AS-3, or AS-5 anticoagulant are stored at 1-6°C and expire in 42 days.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for platelets?

  Platelets are stored at 20-24°C with rotation and expire in 5 days.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for fresh frozen plasma (FFP)?

  FFP is stored at -25°C or -18°C and expires in 1 year. If stored at -65°C, it expires in 7 years.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for cryoprecipitate?

  Cryoprecipitate is stored at -25°C to -18°C and expires in 1 year.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for frozen red blood cells (RBCs)?

  Frozen RBCs are stored at -65°C and expire in 10 years.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for washed red blood cells (RBCs)?

  Washed RBCs are stored at 1-6°C and expire 24 hours after thawing.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for irradiated red blood cells (RBCs)?

  Irradiated RBCs are stored at 1-6°C and expire in 28 days.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for pooled platelets?

  Pooled platelets are stored at 20-24°C and expire 4 hours after pooling.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for pooled cryoprecipitate?

  Pooled cryoprecipitate is stored at 20-24°C and expires 4 hours after pooling.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for thawed fresh frozen plasma (FFP)?

  Thawed FFP is stored at 1-6°C and expires in 24 hours.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for plateletpheresis products?

  Plateletpheresis products are stored at 20-24°C and expire in 5 days.
• What is the storage temperature and expiration date for granulocyte pheresis products?

  Granulocyte pheresis products are stored at 20-24°C and expire in 24 hours.
• What temperature range is required for transporting red blood cells (RBCs)?

  The required temperature range for transporting RBCs is 1-10°C.
• How are red blood cells (RBCs) packed for transportation?

  RBCs are packed in cardboard boxes with a styrofoam box inside. The ice is double-bagged and weighs approximately nine pounds.
• What should be observed and recorded when receiving component shipments?

  When receiving component shipments, the temperature and appearance of the units should be observed and recorded.
• What should be done if the temperature of received component shipments is out of the required range?

  If the temperature of received component shipments is out of the required range, the units must be evaluated before transfusion.