Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
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| Synonyms:
| Fresh Frozen Plasma |
| Specimen: | Blood, (1) Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube is preferred but (1) Red (no preservative) top vacutianer tube is acceptable.
Pre-Transfusion specimen labeling criteria must be met. |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | Microtainer |
| Collection: | Specimen should be tested as soon as possible after collection. If delay in testing should occur, the specimen must be stored to 1-10°C.
EDTA specimens may be tested up to 10 days and clotted specimens up to 21 days after collection. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Pre-transfusion specimen labeling criteria must be met. |
| Reference Range: | One unit contains about 200 units of Factor VIII and other labile plasma coagulation factors |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Source of labile and non-labile plasma factors |
| Additional Information: | Refer to Circular of Information for the use of Human Blood and Components for specific details. Product may be irradiated by physician request. |
| Testing Includes: | Patient's ABORh must be determined . Blood Bank ID bracelet must be placed on patient at time of specimen collection. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |