Blood components are usually transported under similar temperature conditions as when they are stored. Cardboard boxes with thermal insulation inserts and various configurations of frozen and chilled coolant packs are used to maintain temperature.

The 30 minute rule can result in wastage of red cells in two respects: a) If a patient is not ready to receive a planned transfusion, and red cells are out of controlled storage for more than 30 minutes they cannot be returned to stock for issue to that or another patient.

1. Empty transport box.
2. Place a layer of perforated sponge at bottom.
3. Place specimens sealed in ‘Zip lock bag’ over the perforated sponge.
4. Cover specimens with second layer of perforated sponge.
5. Place un-perforated sponge and close the lid.
6. Seal the cardboard box and transport to laboratory immediately.

Types of blood cell and cell fragments: red blood cells….The composition of blood.

Blood should be issued in a cold box or insulated carrier which will keep the temperature under +10 °C. a carrier that will keep the temperature at between +20 °C and +24 °C. Platelets should be transfused as soon as possible. +37 °C in the blood bank before issue and transported to the ward at ambient temperature.

The red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets etc reach their desired destination by floating the in the plasma. Hence, the correct option will be d. plasma. It is the plasma that acts as an employee of a courier service.

42 days
Although the average half-life of red blood cells in the circulation is 120 ± 4 days51, the standard maximum duration of storage of RCC is 42 days. This is because transfused red cells seem to have a notably shorter half-life.

Packed red blood cells (PRBCs) have a shelf life of 21–49 days depending on the additive solution used and jurisdiction. During in vitro storage, PRBCs accumulate cellular and biochemical changes collectively called the red blood cell (RBC) storage lesion.

Keep the tubes at room temperature for about an hour. For haematological testing, please turn the tube 5 times (do not shake). During transport, keep the tubes at a temperature between 4–20/25 degrees Celsius. Blood samples have to arrive within 3–4 days after sampling in our laboratory.

Ship at room temperature (whole blood) or refrigerated using ice packs or wet ice sealed in plastic bags (amniocytes, buccal swabs), according to DOT regulations for biological specimens. Wrap samples in absorbent materials to safeguard from freezing or breakage.

Transportation. The blood transports oxygen from the lungs to the cells of the body, where it is needed for metabolism. The carbon dioxide produced during metabolism is carried back to the lungs by the blood, where it is then exhaled (breathed out).

Blood travels to all parts of the body, and the flow rate in most parts of the circulation is rapid. It therefore provides an efficient transport system for many essential nutrients, waste substances and effector molecules (e.g. hormones).

Blood Transport Boxes Intended for the safe transport of blood and other blood components B Medical Systems’ Blood Transport Boxes are medical devices intended for the safe transport of blood and other blood components (e.g. blood cells, plasma, platelets) in a temperature-controlled and secure environment.

Donated blood and blood components should be transported by a secure system using transit containers, packing materials and procedures which have been validated for the purpose to ensure the component surface temperature can be maintained within the correct ranges during transportation (Chapter 7).

If the DOT-required label is the only label used on the outside of the transport container, the OSHA-mandated label must be applied to any internal containers containing blood or OPIM. As you know, the BIOHAZARD label is fluorescent orange with lettering and symbols in a contrasting color.

The MT range consists of 5 passive boxes – provided with optional eutectic cooling elements – and one active unit that works with a compressor. All models meet the highest safety standards for end-users and patients and are classified as medical devices Class IIa according to the European Medical Device Directive.