Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (PLASMA Exchange)
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| Synonyms:
| Plasma Exchange, Therapeutic |
| Specimen: | Collection amount as prescribed by physician and approved by a pathologist. This is a scheduled test. |
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| Collection: | Schedule with AnMed Health Blood Bank at (864)512-1816, extension 1135 or 1132. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Procedure not approved by Pathologist. |
| Reference Range: | NA |
| Methodology: | COBE/SPECTRA Cell Separator |
| Test Use: | Therapeutic treatment |
| Additional Information: | Requires Pathology Consultation. |
| Testing Includes: | Removal of plasma and/or platelets as treatment for specific patient diagnosis (Guillian Barre Syndrome, ITP and TTP) as prescribed by physican and approved by Pathologist. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |