IDENTIFICATION
Each container of blood/blood components /pilot tubes should be
identified by a numeric or alpha numeric at the time of collection of
blood, so that it can be traced back to the donor and also to the
recipient. The segment number printed on the integral donor tubing
should be recorded.
C-8.0 TEMPERATURE
Immediately after collection, the blood should be placed at 40
C to
60
C + 20
C except if it is used for component preparation it will be
stored at 220
C + 20
C until the platelets are separated.