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FRESH FROZEN PLASMA (007-0098, 007-180)  "FRESH FROZEN PLASMA"

Synonyms: FFP; Plasma, Frozen; Plasma, Single Donor (Human), Fresh Frozen; Single Donor Frozen Plasma; Single Donor Plasma (Human), Fresh Frozen.

CPT 4 Code: 86927

Order Mnemonic: BILL FFP

Test Includes: ABO and Rh type and Antibody screen for each hospital admission

Lab: Blood Bank

Request Form: Blood Bank Division Primary Request Form

Storage Instructions: Keep plasma at bedside

Causes for Rejection: Acceptable transfusion criteria not met. 

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day; Blood Bank John Sealy Annex., Room 1.180

Turnaround Time: 1 hour

Special Instructions: Type and screen required during current hospital visit.  All requests must include requesting physician’s name and ID number, patient's name, UH #, patient location, clinical information/diagnosis.  Request form must be filled out completely and all information must be legible.  Plasma must be transfused within 24 hours after being prepared for patient. 

Specimen: Blood

Volume: 7 mL blood

Minimum Volume: 3 mL blood

Container: Lavender-topped tube (EDTA)

Reviewed/Revised 02/14/06 by D. Madrigal, MT(ASCP)SBB

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