Paediatric blood collection bags are available and are preferable for
use. Normal blood collection bags should not be used for collecting
lesser volume after removing proportionate amount of anti-coagulant
solution. Multiple blood bags should be used to make one aliquot for
adult and one for paediatric transfusion.
Blood preferably within 72 hours of collection, but not exceeding 5 days
should be used for exchange transfusion.