Blood Bank Equipment
QED Scientific have partnered with leading manufacturers such as KW Apparecchi and Emsas to bring together a comprehensive range of innovative and high-quality products specifically designed for a modern blood bank.
Our Blood Bank Equipment Range
Our equipment range includes blood bank refrigerators, plasma freezers, smart plasma thawers, platelet incubators and agitators, ultra low temperature freezers and wire free temperature monitoring systems.
Whatever your needs we can work with our manufacturers to find the very best solution.
Please use the links below for further details on any of our products.
Better still, contact me or request a call-back if you would like any further information, would like to discuss a specific requirement or need a product we don’t have listed.
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BLOOD STORAGE
Blood Bank Refrigeration
Whole blood refrigeration solutions
Plasma Freezers
Preservation of blood plasma
Smart Plasma Thawer
Fast, safe advanced thawing
Platelet Incubators and Agitators
Safe storage of blood platelets
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS
Ultra-Low Temperature Freezers
Long term preservation of biological samples
Wire Free Temperature Monitoring System
Real time monitoring and reporting
Blood Bank FAQs
How long can whole blood be stored?
Whole blood is a complete blood product that still has all components, including the red and white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
Once taken from a donor, whole blood can be stored safely in a blood bank refrigerator for between 21-35 days, depending on the anticoagulant used, as long as it is kept at between 2-6°C.
Whole blood can be kept in a blood bank refrigerator alongside separated red blood cells, but should be kept well segregated to save confusion, as packed red blood cells can be stored for longer – up to 42 days if kept in the right conditions.
Whole blood must be destroyed via incineration, as part of medical waste to prevent potential infections and reduce the volume of waste.
For personalised recommendations on suitable blood bank refrigerators, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team. You can call or email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Why does blood bank storage include ultra-low temperature freezers?
Ultra-low temperature freezers operate at -86°C and are designed to store vaccines, blood plasma, and other biological samples in the long term.
Compared to plasma freezers, which operate at around -20°C to -40 °C, ultra-low temperature freezers are a great addition to blood bank storage facilities, hospitals, and laboratories for long-term storage options.
When partnered with a plasma thawer, technicians can store and defrost plasma whenever patients with shock, burns, trauma, liver disease, or clotting deficiencies need it.
For more information about how to keep plasma or vaccines in the best possible condition, contact us today here at QED Scientific. You can fill in our online contact form or give us a call on 01663 735 494.
Is a plasma thawer considered essential blood bank equipment?
If you are expanding your blood storage equipment, you may be considering a plasma thawer.
Frequently used alongside plasma freezers or ultra-low temperature freezers, plasma thawers can thaw up to six fresh frozen plasma (FFP) samples in just 15 minutes, depending on the model.
It includes separate alarms for increased safety and security and an infrared barcode reader for futureproof monitoring and easy reporting.
The dry water bath thawing method helps to ensure the FFP is uniformly thawed while also avoiding cross-contamination.
To find out how our plasma thawers can safeguard your stock of FFP and make thawing plasma for patients much simpler, email or call us today to speak to our experts.