RBCs are stored at what temperature?
(A) -2 to -4 degC (B) 2-6 degC (C) 20-25 degC (D) 37 degC
(B) Ans: B. 2-6 degC(Ref UK-NHS Guidelines; Harrison 19/e p138e-2).RBCs should be stored at a temperature of 2-6 "Celsius.ComponentStorage & durationWhole Blood2-6degC for 42 daysdegPacked RBCs2-6degC for 42 daysdegPlatelets22-24degC for 5 daysdegFFP-18degC for 1 yeardeg -18degC for 1 yeardeg -18degC for 1 year