autologous red blood cells

Autologous red blood cells (RBCs) are red blood cells collected from an individual and later transfused back into the same individual. In the context of research at Stony Brook University, these cells are used to study the storage lesion—the degradation of RBC quality over time during refrigeration. The study specifically evaluates how storage durations of 7, 28, and 42 days affect the cells' ability to deliver oxygen to tissues, measured via VO2 max during exercise. This research aims to clarify whether the age of transfused blood significantly impacts clinical outcomes in patients with anemia or those requiring blood replacement.

Other names

RBCspacked red blood cellsautologous RBCsstored red blood cells