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PROLONGED STORAGE OF RED BLOOD CELLS

Novel additive solutions useful for the storage of human red blood cells (RBCs) under refrigerated conditions are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of using the additive solutions in an appropriate volume to preserve RBCs at about 1 to 6.degree. C. for up to at least about 11 weeks or more. Additive solutions and processes in accordance with the present invention allow the viable storage of human RBCs for an extended period of time in a solution which is directly infusible in humans.


Docket:WRAIR 98-03

Publication/Issued No.:6,447,987

Publication/Issue Date:2002-09-10

Categories: Method

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Lab:WRAIR

Inventor(s):HESS, ET AL

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