Red blood cells that are stored for a week in standard media become depleted in BPG. Based on this knowledge, why would it be better to use fresh blood than week old blood in blood transfusions?
Red blood cells that are stored for a week in standard media become depleted in BPG. Based on this knowledge, why would it be better to use fresh blood than week old blood in blood transfusions?
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