Non-Radioactive Reagents and Diluents

1	ACD Solution BP Formula A
	Formula
	Sodium Citrate 22g
	Citric Acid monohydrate 8g   (or Citric Acid anhydrous) (7.3g)
	Glucose monohydrate 24.5g   (or Glucose anhydrous) (22.4g)
	Water to 1000ml
	Use
	Anticoagulant for whole blood at a concentration of 15%, and as an acidifying agent to platelet poor plasma.
	Presentation and Manufacturer
	250 ml infusion bag: Norton Healthcare
	50 ml infusion bag: Preston
	50 ml vial: Torbay
	10 ml ampoules: Countess of Chester, Freeman (Newcastle), Torbay
	5 ml ampoules: QAH Portsmouth, Torbay, QEH Birmingham
	3 ml in 20 ml vials (for red cell labelling): Huddersfield
	Last updated 17/12/01
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