Abstract
Summary
The addition of dextrose to blood-citrate mixtures markedly inhibits hemolysis during storage at 2°C. Sucrose is not so effective and NaCl and KCl increase the rate of hemolysis. The final concentration of dextrose in the blood mixture required for the maximal inhibition of hemolysis is approximately 3%. The use of a preservative mixture containing this amount of dextrose ordinarily permits the safe storage of blood for 30 days or more.
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