Dating Period of Blood Components

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Dating Period of Blood Components

Section 610.53 defines the expiration date of a product based on the product and its storage conditions. This is where the storage temperature of Red Blood Cell and Liquid Plasma components are defined as 1-6° C.
Note that on the table included in this section, where "do" is written, it means "as above."