Storage

Question 1

The transport temperature for RBCs-Leukocyte Reduced is:

Answer 1

1-10 C

Question 2

The transport temperature for Apheresis Platelets is:

Answer 2

20-24 C

Question 3

A unit of RBCs expiring in 35 days is spilt into 5 small aliquots using a sterile pediatric quad set and a sterile connecting device. Each aliquot must be labeled as expiring in:

Answer 3

35 days

Question 4

When platelets are stored on a rotator set on an open bench top, the ambient air temperature must be recorded:

Answer 4

Every 4 hours

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct storage temperature for the component listed?
Cryoprecipitated AHF 4 C
FFP -20 C
RBC Frozen -40 C
Platelets 37 C

Answer 5

FFP -20 C

Question 6

Six units of RBCs are issued to the OR at 9am in a cooler, validated to maintain a temperature of 1-10 C for 2 hours. Forty minutes later, the cooler contacting the units of blood is returned to the blood bank as surgery was cancelled. What should be done with these units?

Answer 6

Inspect units and establish that appropriate temperature has been maintained

Question 7

An acceptable storage temperature for RBCs, Frozen is:

Answer 7

-80 C

Question 8

RBCs, Leuko-Reduced must be stored at:

Answer 8

1-6 C

Question 9

If the seal is entered on a unit of RBCs stored at 1-6 C, what is the maximum allowable storage period, in hours?

Answer 9

24

Question 10

Cryoprecipitated AHF must be stored at:

Answer 10

<-18 C

Question 11

Plasma frozen within 24 hours after phlebotomy (PF24) and thawed for transfusion has an expiration of:

Answer 11

24 hours

Question 12

Apheresis Platelets must be stored at:

Answer 12

20-24 C

Question 13

Cryoprecipitated AHF, if maintained in the frozen state at -18 C or below, has a shelf life of:

Answer 13

12 months

Question 14

Thawed plasma must be stored at:

Answer 14

1-6 C

Question 15

During storage, the concentration of 2,3 diphosphoglycerate (2,3-DPG) decreases in a unit of:

Answer 15

Red Blood Cells

Question 16

Upon inspection, a unit of Apheresis Platelets is noted to have visible clots, but otherwise appears normal. The technologist should:

Answer 16

Quarantine and Gram stain for culture

Question 17

Upon expiration, a unit of thawed plasma frozen within 24 hours (PF24) is converted to thawed plasma. This thawed plasma can be stored for an additional:

Answer 17

4 days

Question 18

The transfusion service is preparing aliquots from a unit of RBCs Leuko Reduced with the aid of a sterile connecting device for a pediatric patient. When checking the weld for one of these aliquots, it is noted that the weld is incomplete and leaking. This unit is then resealed with an acceptable weld. What will the expiration date of this unit be?

Answer 18

24 hours