Why Is Low Ionic Strength Solution (LISS) Used in Blood

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why is low ionic strength solution (LISS) used in blood banking?

• A) It reduces the incubation time.
• B) It reduces the net negative surface charge on the RBC.
• C) It increases the zeta potential.
• D) It enhances aggregation.

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