Do you know that the donated blood is treated with Sodium Citrate?

Do you Know why the donated blood is treated with Sodium Citrate?Let's know the science behind it.


Our blood contains proteins like Fibrinogen and Prothrombin which help in the clotting of the blood in case of injury and bleeding. So Sodium citrate acts as anticoagulant  and prevent the action mechanism of these protein pigments. This way, blood clotting is prevented and the blood can be safely stored in the blood banks and used as per requirement.

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