TYPES OF BLOOD COLLECTION PACK

Single bag collection pack

For collecting 450 ml blood. When concentrated red cells are required, the plasma can be removed and discarded following sedimentation of the red cells or the transfusion can be stopped when the plasma level is reached.

Double bag collection pack

Collects 450 ml blood which enables plasma to be saved following its transfer (in a closed system) to the attached sterile bag. A double bag pack costs twice the price of a single bag pack.

Paediatric quadruple bag collection pack


Consists of a blood collecting bag (usually for 250 ml blood) with three small sterile bags attached.
Following blood collection, the well mixed blood is subdivided in a closed sterile system between the three attached sterile bags, providing individual small volume packs. When concentrated red cells only are required, the transfusion can be stopped when the plasma level is reached (packs need to be stored inverted). A paediatric bag pack costs about three times the price of a single bag collection pack.

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