Proposed storage and transport temperature for RBC
| Organization | Region | Stored | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISBT 2020 | Worldwide | 2∼6°C must not go below 1°C | 2∼10°C maximum transit time 24 hours |
| FDA | USA | 1∼6°C | 1∼10°C |
| JPAC | UK | 4±2°C | 2∼10°C |
| MHLW | Japan | 2∼6°C | No standard guideline |
| MOHW | Korea | 2∼6°C | No standard guideline |
*The data in Reference 9 is modified and cited.
Abbreviations: ISBT, international society of blood transfusion; FDA, food and drug administration; JPAC, joint UK blood transfusion and tissue transplantation services; MHLW, ministry of health, labor and welfare in Japan; MOHW, ministry of health and welfare.