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Plasma
Type of Components
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Volume/Unit |
| Plasma (FFP) |
180-250 mL |
| Cryoprecipitate |
10-20 mL |
Compatibiltiy
ABO
- Plasma components should be ABO compatible
Patient Group |
Compatible Donor Groups for Plasma* |
A |
A, AB |
B |
B, AB |
AB |
AB |
O |
A, B, AB, O |
- Cryoprecipitate may be given without regard to ABO type in adults
Rh
- Plasma and cryoprecipitate may be transfused without regard to Rh type
Compatibiltiy Testing
- Testing (crossmatching) not required
Storage Temperature
- Plasma and cryoprecipitate are stored frozen at < -18 C
- Requires about 30-60 minutes to prepare for use
- Multiple units of cryoprecipitate may be mixed together (pooled)
- Transfuse as soon as possible after thawing
Notes
- FILTERS
Plasma and cryoprecipitate must be administered through a blood filter
- TIME OF INFUSION
Should be infused within 4 hours
- MEDICATION
Do Not add medication to plasma or cryoprecipitate
- PUMPS
Acceptable for use with platelets
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