What is the reason for the 24hr expiration time on Plegisol when bicarbonate is added?

Question

Standard for an entered container or instability? Other?

Answer 1

Sodium bicarbonate must be added just prior to administration due to its inherent instability with other components.
The function of the Sodium bicarbonate  is to regulate pH.

Packaging and temperature can also affect the expiration period.  

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