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'''Stored whole blood (SWB)''' is FWB collected and stored at 2-6 <sup>o</sup> C and can be used for up to 4 weeks. It can be useful for patients requiring red blood cells and plasma proteins as the other components will no longer be viable. This can be used to treat anaemic patients who are hypovolaemic.
'''Stored Whole blood (SWB)''' is FWB collected and stored at 2-6 <sup>o</sup> C and can be used for up to 4 weeks. It can be useful for patients requiring red blood cells and plasma proteins as the other components will no longer be viable. This can be used to treat anaemic patients who are hypovolaemic.