Pooled Platelet, Leucoreduced | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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
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 22°C. Transfuse immediately upon receipt. Direct Issue of Platelets : a) Current Platelet Count < 20 x 10⁹/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