Chip stress-tests blood cells to see if donated blood is still good enough

Chip stress-tests blood cells to see if donated blood is still good enough

Millions of people donate blood each year, saving countless lives. After a donation, plasma and white blood cells are separated from red blood cells, which are the most commonly transfused blood product. In most countries, red blood cells can be stored under refrigeration – as a liquid solution – for up to 42 days.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body and MindTags: University of Colorado, Red blood cells, Acoustics