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Transfusion of plasma, plasma components and infusion of volume replacement fluids: Transfusion of plasma and other plasma components and genetically engineered plasma proteins: Cryodepleted plasma: 1 TU up to 6 TU

You have been given blood plasma.

Blood is made up of a liquid part and different blood cells, among other things. The liquid part of the blood is also called blood plasma. Blood plasma is made up of water, among other things. Blood plasma carries nutrients and endogenous substances, such as messenger substances. Blood plasma contains, amongst other things, various proteins that have a variety of tasks. The proteins are important in blood clotting or the body’s defense function, for example.

You have been given special blood plasma which was prepared in a particular way beforehand. Blood plasma is usually administered by intravenous drip.

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).