ASCP Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) Practice Exam

Thawed Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) can be relabeled as Thawed Plasma after it has been thawed but remains unused. This adjustment is necessary because FFP has specific storage and usage guidelines that change once it is thawed.

Thawed Plasma refers to the thawed product that is no longer categorized as Fresh Frozen Plasma. It can still be used for transfusions but typically has a shorter shelf life compared to FFP. The relabeling is done to properly inform users about the state of the plasma, ensuring that healthcare providers know it has gone through the thawing process and is ready for use within its revised time frame.

Other options, such as Liquid Plasma, Recovered Plasma, and Source Plasma, do not accurately describe the state of the thawed product. Liquid Plasma generally refers to plasma that is not frozen and is more fluid and readily available for transfusion. Recovered Plasma is derived from blood donation and processed differently, while Source Plasma is collected specifically for further manufacturing products and has its own distinct regulations. Thus, the relabeling to Thawed Plasma is the appropriate choice reflecting the product's condition and maintaining safety standards in blood banking.