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Transfusion of plasma, plasma components and infusion of volume replacement fluids: Transfusion of plasma components and genetically engineered plasma proteins: Human immunoglobulin, hepatitis B surface antigen-specific (HBsAg): 36,000 IU up to 40,000 IU

You have been given certain antibodies. The antibodies should act against certain viruses. These viruses can trigger a liver inflammation.

The immune system protects the body from pathogens and foreign substances. The immune system can also destroy cells in the body that have pathologically changed. The body's immune system is made up of different types of immune cells. Some immune cells can destroy pathogens or foreign bodies themselves. Other immune cells produce certain antibodies. Some of the immune system’s antibodies can make pathogens and foreign substances visible to the immune system. Other antibodies attack pathogens or foreign substances directly.

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).