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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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All of the following are true about anticoagulants except:
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The correct answer is  Whole Blood Anticoagulant used Maximum storage ACD/CPD/CP2D 21 days CPDA-1 (citrate phosphate dextrose adenine) 35 days SAGM (Saline adenine glucose mannitol) 42 days Actions of ingredients of Anticoagulant solution Glucose - ATP generation by glycolysis Adenine -Synthesis of ATP - Increase shelf life of RBC to 42 days Citrate - Prevents coagulation by chelating calcium Sodium diphosphate - Maintain optimum pH