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Catherine Lindgren
Gene & Cell Therapy Core Laboratory Manager
(206) 598-7038
lindgren@u.washington.edu

Leukapheresis Procedures on the GCRC —What if my patient DOES NOT have adequate venous access?

For vascular access prior to apheresis, the options include:

• A Short Hickman catheter may be placed by Dr. Hickman at the SCCA.
• A temporary catheter or short Hickman catheter or Mahurkar catheter can be placed at the UWMC by Surgery.
• On a more urgent basis, it is possible that the Nephrology fellow could assist with placement of a temporary catheter that could be used for apheresis.