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Blood cell transfusion: Whole blood transfusion, red blood cell transfusion and platelet concentrate transfusion: Apheresis platelet concentrate: 14 up to 16 apheresis platelet concentrates
You have been given blood platelets 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. Platelets are important for blood clotting.
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
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).