Blood Bank Equipment

Our Blood Bank Equipment Range

For blood bank equipment and blood transfusion services across the country, the storage of blood components and products is of the utmost importance.

This is because of the relatively short possible storage period and limited blood supply. In order to stop wastage, your blood bank needs the right temperature-controlled appliances to safely store blood and blood products.

To achieve this, our blood bank equipment range includes:

• Blood bank refrigerators

• Plasma freezers

• Smart plasma thawers

• Platelet incubators and agitators

• Ultra-low temperature freezers

• Wire-free temperature monitoring systems

Will blood bank refrigerators meet legislative requirements?

In order to prevent spoiled blood stock and risks to patients after transfusion, blood bank refrigerators need to be able to store blood components and whole blood at the right temperatures.

Temperature control is then incredibly important for the storage of blood and all of the devices intended for safe storage need to combine:

·         High performance

·         Low energy consumption

·         Precise temperature control

All products from QED Scientific, from a blood bank refrigerator to platelet incubators and agitators, a plasma freezer to wire-free temperature control, meet the highest regulatory requirements and are trusted by the biggest names, including the NHS.

Making the safe storage of blood and compliance much simpler.

Do you have any questions?

If your blood banks need restocking or your blood transfusion services are using appliances that are decades old, you could be losing money hand over fist thanks to overly high energy consumption.

And that's before you consider the risks that can occur with poorly stored blood components.

No matter what blood services you offer or what blood products you stock, we can provide blood bank refrigerators or other appliances or work with our manufacturers to find a bespoke solution to meet your needs.

If you have any questions about blood bank equipment or need to place an order, call us on 01663 735 494. You can also request a call-back by filling in our contact form.

BLOOD STORAGE

BLOOD PLASMA (FFP)

PLATELETS

ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS

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.