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Farnaz Poorhasan: FFP is More Than Just Frozen Blood Components

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Jul 10, 2026, 09:27

Farnaz Poorhasan: FFP is More Than Just Frozen Blood Components

Farnaz Poorhasan, Laboratory Technician at Niloo Lab, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“FFP: More Than Just a Frozen Blood Component.

This image shows units of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) stored in a blood bank freezer. More than just a frozen blood component, FFP plays a critical role in modern transfusion medicine-one that continues to evolve with emerging evidence and updated clinical guidelines.

According to current AABB recommendations:

Key takeaways about FFP:

Routine or prophylactic plasma transfusion is generally not recommended.
An abnormal coagulation test (e.g., INR) alone is not a sufficient indication for plasma transfusion.
FFP should not be used for volume expansion.
Plasma transfusion decisions should be guided by the patient’s clinical condition, particularly in the presence of active bleeding or before an invasive procedure when clinically significant coagulopathy is present.
Patient Blood Management (PBM) emphasizes using the right blood component, for the right patient, at the right time, and for the right indication.

Every unit of FFP represents a valuable and limited resource.

Evidence-based transfusion practices not only improve patient outcomes but also reduce unnecessary transfusions and their associated risks.

Reference: AABB Clinical Practice Guidelines for Plasma Transfusion and Patient Blood Management (PBM).”

Farnaz Poorhasan: FFP is More Than Just Frozen Blood Components