Which one of the following blood fractions is stored at - 40oC: (A) Cryoprecipitate, (B) human albumin, (C) Platelet concentrate, (D) Packed red cells
Answer is A. Red Cells 42 days with the appropriate additives( SAG-M) 2-6 oC Platelets 5 days 20-24 oC Cryoprecipitate 2yrs At - 30degC It is a supernatant precipitate of FFP and is rich in factor VIII and fibrinogen. Ref: Bailey and love. 27th edition. Pg no:21