Transport times
Red cell components should be transported using one of Packing Configuration R1, R2, R3 or R4. Platelet components should be transported using Packing Configuration P1 or P2. The choice of configuration depends on the anticipated transport time.
Frozen plasma components should be transported using either Packing Configuration F1 OR F2, the choice of configuration depends on the anticipated transport time and availability of dry ice.
If the transport time is estimated to approach or exceed the validated time, shown below, or if product is transported by independent courier (for example, bus or aircraft), a data logger must be included.
| Packing Configurations and the Validated Transport Time | ||
| Packing Configuration | Number of Componenets per Shipper | Validated Transport Time* |
| R1 |
8 red cell units (or equivalent using ballast) |
2 hrs : 40 mins |
| R2 |
12 red cell units (or equivalent using ballast) |
2 hrs : 45 mins |
| R3 |
Must be filled to 14 red cell units (or equivalent using ballast) |
4 hrs : 55 mins |
| R4 |
Must be filled to 10 red cell units (or equivalent using ballast) |
7 hrs : 26 mins |
| P1 |
4 to 8 pooled or apheresis platelets (or equivalent using ballast) |
53 mins |
| P2 |
2 to 8 pooled or apheresis platelets (or equivalent using ballast) |
5 hrs : 25 mins |
| F1 |
FFP single dose / apheresis: Min 1 – Max 5 Cryoprecipitate: Min 5 – Max 25 |
30 mins |
| F2 |
FFP single dose / apheresis: Min 1 – Max 6 Cryoprecipitate: Min 5 – Max 30 Cryoprecipitate apheresis (no packaging): Min 1 – Max 8 Cryoprecipitate apheresis (cardboard box): Min 1 – Max 6 Cryoprecipitate apheresis (750 mL no packaging): Min 1 – Max 3 |
17 hrs : 50 mins |
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Notes: * If anticipated transport time exceeds the highlighted maximum transport time, a data logger must be placed in the shipper within the components. |
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