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Blood Transfusion Procedural Work Guidelines
- Recommended Time Limits for Administering Blood and Its Derivatives
|
Type of Blood Product |
Minimum Time |
Maximum Time Allowed |
|
Red blood cells / whole blood |
2 hours |
4 hours |
|
Fresh frozen plasma |
30 minutes |
4 hours |
|
Platelets |
5–15 minutes per unit |
4 hours |
|
Cryoprecipitate |
2 minutes per bag |
4 hours |
