Test Consists

Ordering physician must give Apheresis Service staff the following information within 24 hours prior to phlebotomy: hemoglobin, CBC with platelet count if patient has history of bleeding problems at wound site and predicted number of procedures. If patient blood volume is not known, ordering physician should ascertain blood volume prior to ordering procedure. Consult form should be completed at time of ordering and sent to Apheresis Service, Room BI 1220, for completion by Medical Director, or Clinical Pathologist on call. Status of Apheresis treatment request will be determined by attending pathologist (Routine; Urgent: treatment with 24 hours; Emergency: treatment as soon as feasible).