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22645 Plasma

Plasma
Test Code: PLASMA
Synonyms/Keywords
FFP, Fresh Frozen Plasma
Useful For
If patient's ABO/Rh is not recorded in Transfusion Service, a specimen is required.
Treatment of coagulation factor deficiencies other than Factor VIII, where no specific factor concentrate is available.
Acquired multiple factor deficiencies such as massive transfusion.  ​
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Whole blood​ 6 mL EDTA
Pink Top Tube
(PTT)​
Two 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tubes (LTT)
 
6 ml Red Top Tube (RTT)​
 3 mL ​ 2.5 mL ​ Two 0.5 mL microcollection tubes​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood/serum​ Refrigerate​ <14 days old​
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tubes (SST)
Frozen samples​
Hemolyzed samples​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Lakeview Medical Center​ ​Monday through Sunday​ ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Serological if blood type is performed​
Marshfield​ Monday through Sunday​ Less than 2 hours​ Serological if blood type is performed​
Test Information
Product expires 1-5 days once thawed​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
All Performing Sites No reference ranges are available​
Synonyms/Keywords
FFP, Fresh Frozen Plasma
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity Plasma​
​Cerner Plasma (Product Order)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No​ Whole blood​ 6 mL EDTA
Pink Top Tube
(PTT)​
Two 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tubes (LTT)
 
6 ml Red Top Tube (RTT)​
 3 mL ​ 2.5 mL ​ Two 0.5 mL microcollection tubes​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood/serum​ Refrigerate​ <14 days old​
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tubes (SST)
Frozen samples​
Hemolyzed samples​
Useful For
If patient's ABO/Rh is not recorded in Transfusion Service, a specimen is required.
Treatment of coagulation factor deficiencies other than Factor VIII, where no specific factor concentrate is available.
Acquired multiple factor deficiencies such as massive transfusion.  ​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
All Performing Sites No reference ranges are available​
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Lakeview Medical Center​ ​Monday through Sunday​ ​Less than 2 hours​ ​Serological if blood type is performed​
Marshfield​ Monday through Sunday​ Less than 2 hours​ Serological if blood type is performed​
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For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.