Red Cell Suspensions
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prepare a 2% cell suspension using 0.5 mL washed
packed cells.
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Final volume = (PCV) (100/desired %)
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Final volume = (0.5 mL) (100/2)
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Final volume = 25 mL
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so 25 mL - 0.5 mL = 24.5 mL of saline would be
added to the 0.5 mL packed cells