Donating blood is a good habit. But after
donating the blood, what do the collectors do ? Here is the answer:
The donated blood is separated into three components viz.
2. Platelets &
3. Plasma
After processing, red cells are refrigerated and can be
stored for up to 42 days. Platelets are stored at room temperature and can be
stored for up to 5 days. Plasma is frozen and can be stored for up to 12
months.
1. Red
cell transfusions are used to replace heavy blood loss (e.g.
trauma, surgery, childbirth) or to correct severe anemia when the bone marrow
is not producing enough red cells (e.g. chemotherapy, leukemia and
thalassaemia). Anemia is when your hemoglobin levels are lower than normal.
2. Platelets,
or thrombocytes, are a constituent of the blood formed in the bone marrow. These tiny fragments of cells are crucial in helping your blood to clot. If
your platelet level is very low then you may suffer a lot from bruising and
bleeding.
3. Everybody thinks that blood is red but the truth is
that, it's only the red blood cells that make it appear that way. Take them
away (and the other cellular components) and you're left with Plasma, a yellow colored fluid that
carries all blood cells. This protein is really useful when treating anyone
who's been severely shocked or burned, or anyone who's lost large amounts of
blood. It helps anyone whose blood doesn't clot properly.
Date: 13/02/2016
Date: 13/02/2016