Release Notes:
Data Element
Version 2010A1
| Data Element Name: | Pre-transfusion Platelet Testing |
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| Collected For: | BM-04a, |
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| Definition: | Documentation of platelet count or platelet function testing completed prior to the platelet transfusion event. |
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| Suggested Data Collection Question: | Was a platelet count or platelet function test completed prior to the platelet transfusion event? |
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| Format: | | Length: | 1 |
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| Type: | Alphanumeric |
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| Occurs: | 1 - 3 |
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| Allowable Values: |
1 There was documentation of a platelet count or a platelet function test prior to the platelet transfusion event.
2 There was no documentation of pre-transfusion testing prior to the platelet transfusion event or unable to determine from medical record documentation.
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| Notes for Abstraction: |
- Review platelet test results that are associated with the Platelet Event ID selected for abstraction.
- The result must be completed within 24 hours prior to the start of the platelet transfusion event selected for abstraction.
- Platelet function tests would include:
- viscoelastometry (Thromboelastography, Sonoclot), platelet works, or closure time on the PFA-100.
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| Suggested Data Sources: |
Anesthesia record
Consultation notes
Emergency department record
History and physical
Laboratory report
Progress notes
Operative report
Blood administration form |
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| Additional Notes: |
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| Guidelines for Abstraction: |
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| Inclusion | Exclusion |
- Platelet function tests could include:
- Viscoelastometry [Thromboelastography, Sonoclot (Sienco, Arvada, CO)]
- PT/INR, aPTT or fibrinogen levels
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None |
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Pre-transfusion Platelet Testing
Specifications Manual for Joint Commission National Quality Core Measures (2010A1)
Discharges 04-01-10 (2Q10) through 09-30-10 (3Q10)
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