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| CHARACTERISTICS | BIOPURE’S OXYGEN THERAPEUTICS |
RED BLOOD CELLS |
| STORAGE | Room temperature (20 to 300 C) | Refrigerated |
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| SHELF LIFE | 24 to 36 months | 35 to 42 days |
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| PREPARATION | Ready to use | Testing, typing and crossmatching |
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| COMPATIBILITY | Universal | Type specific |
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| EFFECTIVENESS | Immediate oxygen delivery | Dependant on length of storage |
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| PURITY | Processed to remove potential contaminants |
Tested and screened for specific infectious agents |
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| RAW MATERIAL | Bovine hemoglobin - abundant, controlled source |
Human blood - limited availability |
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