I have a physician who is asking us to prepare washed red cells with a hematocrit of 75% - 78%. The process we have today only allows for a range of 70% - 80% with no way to regulate it further.

Is someone willing to share their procedure or process to obtain a washed red cell product that has a specific hematocrit.

Thank you. Alana

Jeez!  These needy physicians and their crazy orders!

I would think that the simplest resolution is to just tell the physician what is available--they should be good on what you have available--it's not that different really.  If not, have them talk to the Lab director for the doctor to doctor  interface.

Scott