It is December 1, 2017, and you irradiate an O-negative packed RBC that you have in inventory, which outdates January 5, 2018. What will the new outdate be for that unit?
A) December 2, 2017
B) December 3, 2017
C) December 29, 20172
D) January 5, 2018

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Irradiated red blood cells have a shelf life of 28 days from the date of irradiation or the original expiration date, whichever comes first. Since December 1, 2017, plus 28 days is December 29, 2017, the new outdate will be December 29, 2017.

It Is December 1, 2017, and You Irradiate an O-Negative