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Old Tue Jan 10, 2017, 01:10 PM
Marlene Marlene is offline
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New study on age of transfused red cells

Another good reason to ask for fresher red cells. This study show that the longer the blood is stored, more damage to the red cells occur. They suggest discarding red cells at 5 week vs 6 weeks. The higher level of damaged cells in the transfused blood makes it difficult for the body to metabolize the excess iron in the bloodstream and can be problematic especially if you have an infection.
Bacteria thrives in an iron rich environment.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...0109162345.htm
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