BLOOD PLATELET STORAGE MEDIUM

摘要

2071835 9208349 PCTABS00013 The present invention provides a blood component storage medium that can be sterilized, through autoclaving, and has improved shelf storage properties. The blood component storage medium comprises a first solution including at least one sugar and having a pH of less than 7. A second, distinct solution, including a bicarbonate buffer is provided having a pH greater than 7. The two solutions are stored separately and are mixed together prior to use as a storage medium.