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Packed red blood cell

packed red blood cell

(Science: haematology) red blood cells collected from one individual that are packed into a small volume for transfusion into a patient.


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Haematocrit and Packed Cell Volumes

Hi there, What is the significance of lower % PCVs or higher % PCVs in blood (mixed with saline solutions)? We did an experiment and there is a decreasing trend between PCV and NaCl ... Does the low PCV indicate that more cells has lysed (at the higher NaCl ...

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by micco13
Mon Oct 06, 2008 8:53 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Haematocrit and Packed Cell Volumes
Replies: 2
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Organ Transplants!

... system into accepting it as its own flesh and blood. Called "xenotransplants," such ... is resistant to HIV and a source of immune cells, could provide a replacement for the patient's ... with a preservative chemical. This bag is then packed in an ordinary cooler filled with ice, which ...

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by CoolJay221
Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:06 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Organ Transplants!
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