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Fresh Frozen plasma (frozen within 8 hours of collection) and frozen plasma (frozen within 24 hours of collection) are prepared from whole blood by separating and freezing the plasma fraction. These products contain normal amounts of all coagulation factors, antithrombin, and ADAMTS13. The average unit will be 180-275 mL in volume and may contain approximately 400 mg of fibrinogen, 200 units of Factor VIII (labile factors) and 200 units of Factor IX (stable factor).
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: EDTA
Container/Tube: Whole Blood EDTA
Preferred: Pink-top (EDTA) tube
Acceptable:Purple-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL whole blood
Collection instructions: Specimen's must be labeled with patient first and last name, MR# or DOB, date and time drawn, and phlebotomist's initials. Typenex (blue armband) is included on sample when testing is for product issue.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Stability |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | Ambient (preferred) | 3 days |
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
Performing Laboratory
Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory
Reporting Name
Fresh Frozen Plasma