Title: Explain the various red blood cell components and derivatives used for transfusion.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology II (14102-II) > Section: Understanding the Basics of Immunohematology/Transfusion Services

Explanation should include

- packed red blood cells
- platelets (including plateletpheresis)
- plasma (including plasmapheresis)
- leukocyte-reduced red blood cells (LRBC)
- washed blood cells
- radiated cells.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the shelf life for packed red blood cells?
- 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?