Addition of Which of the Following Will Increase the Shelf

question 14

Multiple Choice

Addition of which of the following will increase the shelf life of red blood cells?

• A) Heparin
• B) AS-3
• C) Lactated Ringer's
• D) Citrate

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Onset Of Illness

The initial stage or beginning symptoms of a disease or health condition.

Koplik Spots

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Measles

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Rubella

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