Blood Bank Storage & Component
Requirements Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
Which temperature range is required for storing packed red blood cells?
A. 1°C–6°C
B. 10°C–20°C
C. 22°C–30°C
D. −20°C–−30°C
✔✔A. 1°C–6°C
How long can whole blood be stored when preserved with CPDA-1?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 21 days
D. 35 days
✔✔D. 35 days
What is the standard storage temperature for fresh frozen plasma (FFP)?
A. 1°C–6°C
B. −18°C or colder
C. 20°C–24°C
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,D. 2°C–10°C
✔✔B. −18°C or colder
What is the maximum shelf life of platelets stored at room temperature?
A. 24 hours
B. 3 days
C. 5 days
D. 14 days
✔✔C. 5 days
At what temperature should platelets be stored?
A. 1°C–6°C
B. −18°C
C. 20°C–24°C with agitation
D. 30°C–37°C
✔✔C. 20°C–24°C with agitation
What is the storage temperature requirement for cryoprecipitate?
A. −18°C or colder
B. 1°C–6°C
C. 20°C–24°C
D. −5°C–0°C
✔✔A. −18°C or colder
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,How long can thawed plasma be stored at 1°C–6°C?
A. 6 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 5 days
D. 30 days
✔✔C. 5 days
What is the maximum storage time for irradiated red blood cells?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 28 days or original expiration date, whichever comes first
D. 42 days
✔✔C. 28 days or original expiration date, whichever comes first
Which component must be continuously agitated during storage?
A. Red blood cells
B. Plasma
C. Platelets
D. Cryoprecipitate
✔✔C. Platelets
What is the storage temperature range for granulocyte concentrates?
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, A. 1°C–6°C
B. −18°C
C. 20°C–24°C
D. 30°C–37°C
✔✔C. 20°C–24°C
How long can thawed cryoprecipitate be stored before transfusion?
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 24 hours
✔✔B. 6 hours
Which blood component requires storage in a monitored refrigerator?
A. Platelets
B. Red blood cells
C. Cryoprecipitate
D. Plasma
✔✔B. Red blood cells
What is the acceptable temperature for transporting red blood cells?
A. 1°C–10°C
B. 15°C–25°C
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Requirements Questions and Answers |
Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct &
Verified
Which temperature range is required for storing packed red blood cells?
A. 1°C–6°C
B. 10°C–20°C
C. 22°C–30°C
D. −20°C–−30°C
✔✔A. 1°C–6°C
How long can whole blood be stored when preserved with CPDA-1?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 21 days
D. 35 days
✔✔D. 35 days
What is the standard storage temperature for fresh frozen plasma (FFP)?
A. 1°C–6°C
B. −18°C or colder
C. 20°C–24°C
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,D. 2°C–10°C
✔✔B. −18°C or colder
What is the maximum shelf life of platelets stored at room temperature?
A. 24 hours
B. 3 days
C. 5 days
D. 14 days
✔✔C. 5 days
At what temperature should platelets be stored?
A. 1°C–6°C
B. −18°C
C. 20°C–24°C with agitation
D. 30°C–37°C
✔✔C. 20°C–24°C with agitation
What is the storage temperature requirement for cryoprecipitate?
A. −18°C or colder
B. 1°C–6°C
C. 20°C–24°C
D. −5°C–0°C
✔✔A. −18°C or colder
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,How long can thawed plasma be stored at 1°C–6°C?
A. 6 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 5 days
D. 30 days
✔✔C. 5 days
What is the maximum storage time for irradiated red blood cells?
A. 7 days
B. 14 days
C. 28 days or original expiration date, whichever comes first
D. 42 days
✔✔C. 28 days or original expiration date, whichever comes first
Which component must be continuously agitated during storage?
A. Red blood cells
B. Plasma
C. Platelets
D. Cryoprecipitate
✔✔C. Platelets
What is the storage temperature range for granulocyte concentrates?
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, A. 1°C–6°C
B. −18°C
C. 20°C–24°C
D. 30°C–37°C
✔✔C. 20°C–24°C
How long can thawed cryoprecipitate be stored before transfusion?
A. 4 hours
B. 6 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 24 hours
✔✔B. 6 hours
Which blood component requires storage in a monitored refrigerator?
A. Platelets
B. Red blood cells
C. Cryoprecipitate
D. Plasma
✔✔B. Red blood cells
What is the acceptable temperature for transporting red blood cells?
A. 1°C–10°C
B. 15°C–25°C
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