# Commission Directive 2004/33/EC of 22 March 2004 implementing Directive 2002/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards certain technical requirements for blood and blood components (Text with EEA relevance), Division 1.2: Cryopreservation

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Component
Storage conditions and duration
Red blood cells
Up to 30 years according to processes used for collection, processing and storage
Platelets
Up to 24 months according to processes used for collection, processing and storage
Plasma and cryoprecipitate
Up to 36 months according to processes used for collection, processing and storage
Cryopreserved red blood cells and platelets must be formulated in a suitable medium after thawing. The allowable storage period after thawing to depend on the method used.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2004/33/annex/IV/division/1/division/1.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2004-33/annex-IV/division-1/division-1.2
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