Whole fresh blood for transfusions may have a longer shelf life than now assumed

Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 15:20 in Earth & Climate

In a finding that may potentially improve survival from war injuries and disasters, laboratory researchers report that refrigerated whole blood may have a shelf life well beyond the current standard of 24 to 48 hours...

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