The Storage, Rejuvenation, and Restorage of Human Red Cells for Periods up to 56 Days.

Abstract

Human red cells may be stored at 4 C for periods up to 56 days and then successfully rejuvenated by the Valeri PIGPA procedure. The rejuvenated red cells have near normal levels of ATP and 2,3-DPG and retain these elevated levels for at least 4 days following rejuvenation. This greatly increases the usefulness of outdated stored red cells, both in terms of reclaiming the red cells for freezing or in rejuvenation to extend the outdating period of 4 C stored blood to 42 or 56 days. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 29, 1973
Accession Number
AD0770742

Entities

People

  • Bruce H. Blake
  • Fred W. Manalo
  • Gerald L. Moore
  • John L. Gray
  • Mark L. Failla

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Freezing
  • Isothermal Processes
  • Rejuvenation

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  • Immunology