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C3821

Citrate-dextrose solution (ACD)

sterile-filtered

Synonym(s):

Acid citrate-dextrose, Anticoagulant citrate-dextrose

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161700
NACRES:
NA.25
MDL number:
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sterility

sterile-filtered

Quality Segment

form

liquid

pH

4.5-5.5

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Citrate-dextrose solution (ACD) is an anticoagulant and preservative used routinely for blood storage. The ideal red blood cells shelf life is 21 days when stored in ACD solution. Red blood cells in ACD solution utilize glucose and their viability is impairs when reinfused.

Application

For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Citrate-dextrose solution (ACD) has been used for dilution of blood for haematological studies. It has also been used as an anticoagulant during blood collection by cardiac puncture from mice and human bone marrow isolation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Useful for anticoagulation of whole blood; erythrocyte survival


Storage Class

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)



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