Platelet Concentrates (PLT C PREPPlt Conc)
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| Synonyms:
| Platelets; Platelet Conc |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1)Purple (EDTA) top vacutainer tube. Blood Bank ID 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: | Standard dose: Six units. Each unit contains approximately 5.0 x 10(10) platelets suspended in 45-65 ml plasma. |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | To improve hemostasis, one unit can be expected to increase platelet count of a 70 Kg adult by 5000-10,000 mL |
| Additional Information: | Refer to Circular of Information for use of Human Blood and Components for more specific details. Product may be irradiated and/or leukocyte reduced (by bedside filtration) by physician request. |
| Testing Includes: | Patients ABORh must be determined. Blood Bank ID bracelet must be placed on patient at time of specimen collection. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |