Triple Blood Bags - 450 ml

The Triple Bags with SAGM are designed to collect 450ml +/- 45ml of whole blood and separate it into two components: packed red blood cells and plasma. Each foil pack contains 5 bags. By using saline-adenine-glucose-mannitol (SAGM) to preserve the red blood cells after separation, their lifespan can be increased by 20%. This addition also reduces the haematocrit of the packed cells, resulting in improved flow and less damage when administered. The plasma can also be frozen for future use as fresh frozen plasma. If the red blood cells are not used within 35 days, the costs of blood collection can be offset by using the fresh frozen plasma.

Processing whole blood into packed red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma within 8 - 12 hours of collection preserves its clotting factors. When using this method, the red blood cells can be stored for 4 - 6 weeks at 4°C, while the fresh frozen plasma can be stored for 1 - 2 years at -18°C, ensuring that both components remain usable for extended periods of time. Additionally, processing whole blood into these components prevents the loss of clotting factors and allows for their efficient and timely use.