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How long can human blood be stored a blood bank?
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45 days: The current procedures allow red blood cells to be stored for 45 days. Platelets can be stored for only 5-7 days depending on the storage solution. Plasma can be stored frozen for a year. Red cells can also be stored frozen for up to ten years.
Answered 8/25/2019
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