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Fresh Frozen Plasma Issue

Alternative Names:

FFP Release
Fresh Frozen Plasma Release
CDP Release
Plasma Exchange
Blood Product Issue

Laboratory:

Blood Bank

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

No specimen

Container Types:

Report Only

Collection & Request Instructions:

No sample is required for Fresh Frozen Plasma or Cryo Depleted Plasma issue.

However, for platelet and plasma products, a historic blood group must be on file with Northern Pathology Victoria. If there is no record of a blood group, a Blood Group and Antibody Screen must first be collected and processed prior to issuing FFP or CDP. See Blood Group and Antibody Screen (BGS) for sample details.

Transport Instructions:

Forward paper requests to Blood Bank during EMR downtime or for patients not on Northern Health's EMR.

Assay Frequency:

Daily