Platelets, Apheresis (CSP)

XMA010

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
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Specimen Requirement
Approval from Blood Service Group Medical Officer required.
Inform KKH Blood Bank at 6394 1376 once the product is approved.
Specimen Storage/Transport
Insulation box without frozen ice insert but with acrylic divider
Orderable as Urgent? No
Reference Value(s)
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Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory BSG
Contact Number 6394 1376
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? No
Downtime Form

63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form

Additional Information
Product must be agitated at all times and store at 22C. Transfuse immediately upon receipt.
 
Direct Issue of Platelets :
a) Current Platelet Count < 20 x 10/L
b) Request is only for 1 CSP/PPLT or 1-2 APP
c) Patient is RhD +ve
d) Request is for NON-IRRADIATED Platelets
e) A minimal interval of 6 hours have lapsed between last platelets issue and this current request for platelets

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025