Which statement about platelets storage is NOT applicable?

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Which statement about platelets storage is NOT applicable?

Explanation:
Platelets must be stored at room temperature with gentle agitation to maintain their viability and function. Refrigerating them at 2-8°C, which is ideal for red cells, actually damages platelets by changing their shape and surface properties and makes them clear from circulation more quickly after transfusion. Because of that, cold storage is not used for platelets. In practice, platelets are kept at about 20-24°C, protected from light, and used within a short time after preparation, reflecting their limited shelf life.

Platelets must be stored at room temperature with gentle agitation to maintain their viability and function. Refrigerating them at 2-8°C, which is ideal for red cells, actually damages platelets by changing their shape and surface properties and makes them clear from circulation more quickly after transfusion. Because of that, cold storage is not used for platelets. In practice, platelets are kept at about 20-24°C, protected from light, and used within a short time after preparation, reflecting their limited shelf life.

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