Frozen Plasma

Test Code
FP


Preferred Specimen
Whole blood, 1.0 mL minimum


Instructions
Use Typenex identification bracelet when patient is a transfusion candidate


Transport Container
Pink top tube (Blood type only)


Clinical Significance
Used to control bleeding in patients with clinical situations requiring replacement or labile plasma coagulation factors for which concentrates are not available and for reversal of warfarin therapy.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.