Store and transport blood: Blood bags can store and transport blood components like plasma, red cells, and platelets.
Separate blood components: Blood bags can separate blood components, which can reduce bacterial contamination and improve storage.
Treat multiple patients: Blood bags allow multiple patients to be treated from a single blood donation.
Collect blood: Blood bags can be used to collect blood for donation.
Transfuse blood: Blood bags can be used to transfuse blood to patients.