REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS FOR STORAGE
H-1.1 A designated area should be used for storage to limit deterioration and
prevent damage to materials in process and final products. The access
to such areas should be controlled.
H-1.2 Refrigerators or freezers in which blood and blood components are
stored should be used for storage of blood, blood components and
blood samples only and not for any other items. All reagents should be
stored in separate refrigerators in the specific laboratories.
H-1.3 Blood bank refrigerator/walk-in-cooler should have inside temperature
of 40C ± 20C and should have a system to monitor temperature
continuously or at least the temperature should be recorded every 4
hours. An alarm system and a provision for alternate power supply should
be available.
H-1.4 Deep freezer should have inside temperature of -300C or -800C having
temperature indicator/recording facility with alarm system and provision
for alternate power supply.
H-1.5 Platelet incubator with agitator should have inside temperature of 220C
+20C having temperature indicator/recording facility with alarm system
and provision for alternate power supply. The equipment should keep
the platelet units in continuous gentle agitation.