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Blood cell transfusion: Whole blood transfusion, red blood cell transfusion and platelet concentrate transfusion: Red blood cell concentrate: 72 TU up to 80 TU

You have been given red blood cells more than once.

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. The red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs throughout the body.

Blood or blood components are usually administered via a blood vessel, for example in the elbow.

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

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).