packed cells
Plasma-free blood product
Packed cells are red blood cells that have been separated from plasma and concentrated for transfusion.
The process removes most liquid, leaving a dense preparation that delivers more oxygen-carrying capacity per volume than whole blood: The patient received two units of packed cells after surgery.
Also called packed red blood cells.
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- erythrocytesOxygen-carrying blood cells
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
- emergency surgeryImmediate unscheduled medical procedure
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