The Temperature of a Shipment of Red Blood Cell Units

Multiple Choice

The temperature of a shipment of red blood cell units that were received from the local blood center was recorded as 8° C. The correct course of action is to:

A) place the units in inventory because the temperature is acceptable.
B) quarantine the units until approved by the supervisor.
C) send the units back to the blood center.
D) have the units tested for bacterial contamination before release.