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To restore blood volume, dextran & to lesser extant,
gelatin have been used.

Storage :PFL 2-25⁰

Labelling

Additional to general requirement ,1-The total amount
of protein (2) the conc. Of sodium, potassium & citrate
ions (3) the nature & conc. Of any protein
stabilizer(4) Should not be used if the solution is turbid
or contains a deposit.

Human albumin fraction (saline) may be distributed in
freeze-dried form.

Uses

Similar to dried plasma except it cannot be used as a
source of fibrinogen.

b-Human Albumin (Purified)

Purified albumin contains less than 5% of
globulins,salt -poor freeze-dried product, in 25g
quantity ,sodium content must not exceed 12mg
sodium per g protein .Protein conc. Below 15 %
.Dextrose injection 5% ,clear solution in 10 min.

Albumin is distributed as a salt poor solution
containing 20 or 25 % protein.

Uses : Protein replacement in pts. With sodium intake
restricted. E.g.in renal failure not responding to
diuretic Therapy.

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