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Two methods of storage of platelets. 1.    Liquid storage : Both whole blood-derived and apheresis platelets concentrate may be stored for 5 days using following some principles. The temperature must be 20- 24°C. Storage container must be constructed of a plastic material that allows adequate diffusion of oxygen to meet cells metabolic needs. Platelets concentrates must be agitated during storage. 2.   Frozen Storage : The most widely used method for frozen storage employs controlled rate freezing (1°C/min); 5% DMSO as a cryoprotective agent.