Explanation should include

• packed RBC
• platelets (including plateletpheresis)
• plasma (including plasmapheresis)
• cryoprecipitate
• leukocyte-reduced red blood cells (LRBC)
• washed blood cells
• irradiated cells.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the shelf life for packed RBC?
• What is the shelf life for platelets?
• What are the benefits of transfusing LRBC?
• What is the difference between random donor platelets and plateletpheresis collections?