Cryoprecipitate AHF

Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is separated from a unit of whole blood. When FFP is thawed in the cold, a cryoprecipitate forms that is rich in fibrinogen, factor VIII, von Willebrand factor, factor XIII, and fibronectin. The concentrated precipitate is then suspended in a fluid medium, often plasma. Given to patients with coagulation problems to prevent catastrophic bleeding during surgery or obstetric procedures; also used in the preparation of fibrin glue.

Primary component of origin

Plasma.

Percent of component

Production

Medicinal Value

Can help to arrest catastrophic bleeding.

Risks

May transmit infectious agents.

Pharmaceuticals, found in

Alternatives

Recombinant Factor VIIa (NovoSeven ).

Factoids

See also

http://www.psbc.org/therapy/cryo.htm