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The Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005

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1.2.  CryopreservationU.K.

ComponentStorage conditions and duration
Red blood cellsUp to 30 years according to processes used for collection, processing and storage
PlateletsUp to 24 months according to processes used for collection, processing and storage
Plasma and cryoprecipitateUp to 36 months according to processes used for collection, processing and storage
Cryopreserved red blood cells and platelets must be formulated in a suitable medium after thawing. The allowable storage period after thawing to depend on the method used.

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