Blood Bank Refrigerators

Undercounter to Double Door, With Mobile Battery Units for Transport

This collection carries 28 blood bank refrigerators from Corepoint Scientific, Roemer Industries, Follett, Thermo Scientific, Migali Scientific and Accucold: 4.5 cu ft undercounter units through 54 cu ft double door reach-ins, all holding 1 to 10°C, in glass and solid door configurations, with options for chart recorders, variable speed compressors, R290 natural refrigerant and NSF/ANSI 456 certification, plus battery-powered mobile blood refrigerators from 8 to 100 litres.

Blood storage temperature ranges, alarm settings and record-keeping requirements are set by the facility's accrediting body. This page covers which unit fits which capacity, space and workflow.

→ Part of Blood Bank Refrigerators & Plasma Freezers. Also see Plasma Freezers, Temperature Data Loggers and Refrigerator Alarms.

Compare Blood Bank Refrigerators

Model	Type	Capacity	Best for
Follett REF5BBP Performance Plus	Undercounter	4.5 cu ft	Satellite storage, surgery, ED
Thermo Jewett JBB404A	Undercounter	4.6 cu ft	Point-of-use blood storage
Thermo TSX1204BA	High performance upright	11.5 cu ft	Small transfusion service
Follett REF20i Infinity	Variable speed, single door	19.7 cu ft	Tight temperature stability
Corepoint NSBR231 with chart recorder	Single glass door, chart recorder	23 cu ft	Paper record for accreditation audits
Accucold AHBBG252	Single glass door, R290	Reach-in	Low-GWP natural refrigerant
Thermo TSX3004BA	High performance upright	29.2 cu ft	Hospital blood bank main storage
Follett REF45 double door	Double door reach-in	45 cu ft	High-volume blood bank
Corepoint NSBR492 with chart recorder	Double glass door, chart recorder	49 cu ft	Largest capacity with paper record
Roemer Hemoroam 60 battery	Mobile, battery powered	60 L	Transport between sites or theatres

Which Capacity for the Service?

Size to unit count at peak inventory with headroom, since a full refrigerator recovers more slowly after a door opening. Undercounter units at 4.5 to 5 cu ft serve satellite locations such as surgery or the emergency department: the Follett REF5BBP, the Thermo Jewett JBB404A, the Thermo Revco REB404A and the Migali EVOx U1RG-BB undercounter. Mid-size uprights at 11 to 25 cu ft suit a transfusion service: the Thermo TSX1204BA, the Follett REF20i, the REF25i and the Migali EVOx 1G-BB. Large and double door for a hospital blood bank: the Thermo TSX3004BA, the Follett REF45, the Migali EVOx 2RG-BB and the Accucold AHBBG492 double glass door.

Chart Recorder or Digital Only?

Many accrediting bodies still accept or require a continuous paper chart alongside digital logging, and a built-in chart recorder produces it without a separate device. Corepoint's NSBR series comes in every combination: 23 cu ft with glass door and chart recorder, glass door without, solid door and chart recorder and solid door without; and 49 cu ft with glass door and chart recorder, glass door without, solid door and chart recorder and solid door without. Where digital logging is the primary record, pair any unit with a device from Temperature Data Loggers.

Fixed or Mobile?

Blood moved between sites, to surgery or to a mass casualty point needs the cold chain to travel with it. Roemer's Hemoroam range runs on battery: the Hemoroam 15 L, the Hemoroam 25 L, the Hemoroam XL in 8, 15 or 25 L, the Hemoroam 60 L with battery and the Hemoroam 100 L. Litre capacity converts to unit count against the bag size in use. For fixed installations, Follett's Infinity series uses a variable speed compressor that modulates continuously rather than cycling on and off, which narrows temperature swing and speeds recovery after a door opening; Accucold's units use R290 propane, a low global warming potential natural refrigerant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which blood bank refrigerator for a surgery or ED satellite?

An undercounter unit at 4.5 to 5 cu ft: the Follett REF5BBP, Thermo Jewett JBB404A, Thermo Revco REB404A or Migali EVOx U1RG-BB. They fit under a bench and hold a working stock close to the point of use.

Do I need a chart recorder?

Check with your accrediting body. Many still accept or require a continuous paper record. Corepoint NSBR units are stocked with and without a built-in recorder in both glass and solid door versions.

Glass door or solid door?

Glass lets staff check inventory without opening the door, which reduces temperature excursions. Solid doors insulate slightly better and suit locations with strong ambient light. Most models here are offered both ways.

Which mobile unit for transport?

Size by the number of units carried per trip. Roemer Hemoroam runs from 8 L to 100 L on battery power. The 15 and 25 L units suit a theatre run; the 60 and 100 L units suit inter-site transfer.

What does NSF/ANSI 456 mean on a blood bank refrigerator?

It is a performance certification originally written for vaccine storage, testing temperature uniformity and recovery after door opening. Follett Infinity units carry it. Whether your facility requires it is a question for your accrediting body.

Read the full guide: Follett Blood Bank Refrigerators: AABB Compliance Guide

MediDepot Purchasing Advantages

Price Match Guarantee: found the same model for less elsewhere? We will match the verified price.
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Extended Warranty: coverage on compressors and controllers beyond the manufacturer term.
Military Discount: available for qualifying military medical facilities and personnel.
Request a Quote: capacity planning, door and recorder configuration, and delivery to loading dock or point of use.

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