Abstract:An optimal pH was sought to maintain hemoglobin function, ATP, and red blood cell viability during liquid storage under blood banking conditions. Ten units of blood from normal volunteers were subjected to an automated analytical system for determining concentrations of 2,3‐DPG and ATP. Each unit was split during donation into five parts containing citrate—dextrose solutions of pH 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0. Significant differences at the 95 per cent level were based on the paired t‐test. In addition, osmotic… Show more
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