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How long can blood be stored before transfusion..?

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do nt the rbcs have a life span of only 120 days..? do they die when stored ..?

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  2. RBCs can be refrigerated to last quite a long time.

    If ADSOL is added, they have a shelf life of 42 days from the date of draw.  Otherwise, it is 21 days. They do not die when stored. The ADSOL is a "food" for them so they stay viable.

    If there are rare antigens, they can be deep frozen to last longer.
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