Proper Organization and Labeling of Blood Bank Refrigerators

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Proper Organization and Labeling of Blood Bank Refrigerators in blood Blood Bank

What is the blood bank refrigerator temperature?

The typical setpoint for Blood Bank Refrigerators is 4°C. Per AABB Standards, the acceptable temperature for storage of whole blood and most red cell components is 1°C to 6°C. Setting the temperature to 4ºC, close to the middle of the range, is standard practice for blood bank refrigeration.