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    Packed red blood cells - Wikipedia

    Packed red blood cells, also known as packed cells, are red blood cells that have been separated for blood transfusion. The packed cells are typically used in anemia that is either causing symptoms or when the hemoglobin is less than usually 70–80 g/L (7–8 g/dL). In adults, one unit brings up hemoglobin levels by … See more

    RBCs are used to restore oxygen-carrying capacity in people with anemia due to trauma or other medical problems, and are by far the most … See more

    Most frequently, whole blood is collected from a blood donation and is spun in a centrifuge. The red blood cells are denser and settle to the bottom, and the majority of the liquid See more

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    To avoid transfusion reactions, the donor and recipient blood are tested, typically ordered as a "type and screen" for the recipient. The "type" … See more

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    In the United Kingdom they cost about £120 per unit.
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