The transfusion nurse calls the blood bank 5 minutes after a unit of packed cells were issued to say that the unit is not needed at this time. It is important for the nurse to bring the unit back immediately so that the temperature of the unit does not exceed:

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The correct temperature is 10°C. Blood products like packed cells must be kept within a specific temperature range to ensure their safety and efficacy. Once issued, if not used, they need to be returned before the temperature exceeds 10°C to ensure they can be safely stored or reissued.

The Transfusion Nurse Calls the Blood Bank 5 Minutes After