| A | B |
| RBCs are shipped at | 1-10 oC |
| RBCs are stored at | 1-6 oC |
| RBCs collected in CPD | Expiration time of 21 days |
| RBCs collected in CPDA-1 | Expiration time of 35 days |
| RBCs collected in CPDA-1 that have AS-1 added | Expiration time of 42 days |
| Washed Red Blood Cells | Expiration time of 24 hours after washing is complete |
| Frozen RBCs stored in 40% glycerol | Must be stored at less than or equal to -65 oC |
| FFP is thawed in water bath | Temperature of 30-37 oC |
| After thawing FFP | Expiration time of 5 days |
| FFP stored at less than or equal to -18 oC | Expiration time is 12 months |
| FFP stored at less than or equal to -65 oC | Expiration time is 7 years |
| Pooled platelets | Stored at RT (20-24 oC) |
| Frozen RBCs | Expiration time is 10 years |
| After a sterile bag is entered for any reason | Expiration time is 24 hours |