5-410.30:
Operations on spleen and bone marrow: Removal of hematopoietic stem cells from bone marrow and peripheral blood for transplantation and of peripheral blood cells for transfusion: Peripheral blood cells, lymphocytes: Autogenous, T cells for ex-vivo culture and tumor-specific in-vitro preparation
You have had certain blood cells extracted. These cells are to be transferred back to you later.
Blood is made up of a liquid part and different blood cells, among other things. The blood cells include the red blood cells, the white blood cells and the platelets. White blood cells are part of the body’s immune system. They fight pathogens.
You have had a certain type of white blood cells extracted from your blood. These white blood cells are prepared using a special method.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).