Quick Reference
- Full form
- FFPs with Complete Screening (One Bag)
- Sample type
- Blood Product
- Fasting
- Not required
- Sample collection
- Coordinated through your hospital or treating doctor
- Marker measured
- 1
- Report turnaround
- Next day
- Available at
- All locations
About FFPs with Complete Screening (One Bag)
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) with complete screening ensures a blood product bag is fully checked and safe before transfusion, an essential step for patient safety in procedures requiring plasma replacement.
No fasting is required, and given the urgency often involved in transfusion needs, we prioritise fast turnaround.
How to Prepare
- This is coordinated through your hospital or treating doctor.
- No special preparation is needed from you directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FFP screening involve?
It ensures a blood product bag is fully checked and safe before transfusion, covering compatibility and infectious disease screening.
Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required.
When is FFP used?
It is used in situations requiring plasma replacement, often during surgery or for certain clotting disorders.
How soon will screening be completed?
We prioritise fast turnaround given how time-sensitive transfusion needs often are.
Is this test done at the hospital or lab?
Coordination happens closely with your treating hospital given the clinical urgency involved.
Can City Care Lab support hospitals across the region?
Yes, we support hospitals and clinics across Gujranwala, Sialkot and Daska with blood product screening.
This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific results and treatment.