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Platelets - Apheresis

Indications

For further information please see the CHR Guidelines for Transfusion.

Pretransfusion Testing

• Required once per admission.
• Additional testing for HLA antibodies may be required.
• For further information please see Pretransfusion Testing and Regional Transfusion Service Identification System (RTSIS).

Availability

• If HLA match required, inital unit requires 5 to 7 working days.

• Unmatched available as required.

Ordering

Eligibility criteria must be met for HLA matched.

Notes

• Additional time for further manipulation may be required.
• Allow time for transport at ACH, PLC and RGH.

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