Table 1.
Mean plasma hemoglobin and percentage hemolysis during storage
| Days of storage | Mean Hg ± SD (range) mg/dl | P value <0.05 (statistically significant) | Range of hemolysis (%) | Mean hemolysis (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | 23.8 ± 7.6 | <0.001 | 0.03–0.12 | 0.081 |
| Day 1 | 48.5 ± 14.5 | 0.06–0.16 | 0.099 | |
| Day 7 | 86.9 ± 24.1 | <0.001 | 0.12–0.28 | 0.177 |
| Day 14 | 116.0 ± 36.5 | <0.001 | 0.16–0.47 | 0.231 |
| Day 21 | 135.0 ± 36.0 | <0.001 | 0.19–0.53 | 0.269 |
| Day 28 | 149.9 ± 37.1 | <0.001 | 0.24–0.62 | 0.297 |
| Day 35 | 161.8 ± 38.7 | <0.001 | 0.27–0.68 | 0.327 |
| Day 42 | 173.1 ± 39.8 | <0.001 | 0.31–0.75 | 0.359 |