Red blood cells
Red blood cells which are separated in a closed system should have the
same expiry date as the whole blood from which it is prepared. The time
of removal of plasma is not relevant to the expiry date of red cell
concentrates. However, if an open system is used, the expiry date should
be 24 hours after separation. Red cell concentrate should be stored at
40C + 20CRed cells containing additive solutions such as SAGM, ADSOL,
NUTRICEL should be stored up to 42 days with day of collection considered