[ELI5] How does blood stay usable for transfusions in the refrigerator?

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Wouldn’t the cold temperatures kill the blood cells?

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As others have said, fridge is fine. Putting it in the microwave on the other hand, not so good:

https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/controversial-science-health-household-products-quackery/microwaves-and-blood

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