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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Shelf life of gamma irradiated pRBC is
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The correct answer is  Irradiation reduces RBC storage shelf life to not >28 days postirradiation depending on the time of irradiation relative to collection. Irradiation followed by refrigerator storage causes a higher concentration of in the product. To avoid wastage of RBC units, irradiation prior to issue is optimal. Ref baley and love 27 pg 17-18