Synthetic, plasma-free, transfusible platelet storage medium
US4695460A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 1986 |
| Grant date | Sep 22, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2496/80
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is a sterile, plasma-free platelet storage medium. The platelet storage medium includes a physiologically compatible, aqueous electrolyte solution. In one liter of this electrolyte solution there is between about 3.0 grams and about 7.5 grams of dextrose, between about 3.0 grams and about 6.0 grams of sodium citrate, and between about 2.0 grams and about 4.2 grams of sodium bicarbonate. The platelet storage medium is isotonic and has a pH in a range of between about 6.8 and about 7.4. The platelet storage medium is capable of storing and preserving platelets for at least 10 days.
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