Acetate addition to platelets stored in plasma
US5234808A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N1/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a composition and method for improving the storage of platelets and optimizing the viability of stored platelets. The present invention allows platelets to be stored in plasma for extended periods, without the addition of buffer, by adding acetate to a platelet concentrate.
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