Platelet, Pheresis (Apher Plt)
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| Synonyms:
| Apheresis Platelets |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. Blood Bank I.D. bracelet must be placed on patient at time of specimen collection. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | Microtainer |
| Collection: | Refrigerate at 2-8°C for 3 days.
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| Rejection Criteria: | Pre-transfusion specimen labeling criteria not met. |
| Reference Range: | One unit can be expected to increase platelet count of a 70 Kg adult by 30,000 to 60,000/mL Each unit contains more than 3.0 x 10 |
| Methodology: | Automated cell separator |
| Test Use: | To improve hemostasis, increase platelet count in patients who are refractory to random donor platelets |
| Additional Information: | Refer to Circular of Information for Human Blood and Components for more specific details. Products may be leukocyte reduced and/or irradiated by physician request. |
| Testing Includes: | Patient's ABO/Rh must be determined. Blood Bank I.D. bracelet must be placed on patient at time of specimen collection. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |