ACID CITRATE-DEXTROSE

Uses

For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

General Description

Citrate-dextrose solution (ACD) is an anticoagulant and preservative used routinely for blood storage. The ideal red blood cells shelf life is 21 days when stored in ACD solution. Red blood cells in ACD solution utilize glucose and their viability is impairs when reinfused.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Useful for anticoagulation of whole blood; erythrocyte survival