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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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Storage period of 35 days for blood is seen with:
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The correct answer is  ANS. B# Storage period and preservatives* CPD--21 days* ACD--21 days* CPDA--35 days* SAGM--42 daysSAGM: Saline, adenine, glucose, mannitolFunction of SAGM: Increases shelf life of red blood cell (RBC)CPD:* Citrate--Ca2+ chelator* Phosphate--increased 2, 3, DPG and buffering* Dextrose--nutrition.