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Blood cell transfusion: Whole blood transfusion, red blood cell transfusion and platelet concentrate transfusion: Further pathogen inactivated apheresis platelet concentrates: 226 up to 242 pathogen inactivated 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.

The platelets were prepared in a particular way beforehand. The aim of the preparation is to kill off potential pathogens.

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).