Platelet in blood bank can be stored upto maximum of -: (A) 2 days, (B) 5 days, (C) 10 days, (D) 30 days
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., 5 days Platelet and granulocyte storage* For storage in blood bank platelets and granulocytes require temperature of 20 - 24 degrees celcius.* Refrigeration temperatures affect platelet viability and reduce the shelf life of platelets to only 24 hours, it is no longer recommended that platelets be stored at 1 - 6 degrees celcius.* Stored platelets need to be continuously gently agitated using specially designed rotators to prevent aggregation and promote gas exchange.* Depending on the method of collection system used platelets have a shelf life of minimum 1 day to a maximum of 5 days.