Hi all. We have a patient with HIT and a catheter and our MD wants to use a sodium citrate solution to pack the lumens instead of heparin. I'm having a lot of trouble finding a company that makes it for this purpose. So far the only thing close was by a plasma pheresus company called Fenwal (formerly part of Baxter).

FYI, I'm not talking about citric acid you get as a powder or liquid for descaling/disinfection. I'm talking about a sterile solution of sodium citrate buffered with citric acid. I've seen it in 250ml bags.

Question 1: Are any of your clinics using this?
Question 2: Where are you getting it from and can I have some contact info.

I'd greatly appreciate any help you can give me.

I am sorry I do not have an answer for you yet. We are looking into the same product and are having the same struggles. I will post anything that I find. Good luck.

I approached the issue with my admin also and was rejected immediately due to cost!

I am a dialysis patient who has received sodium citrate blocks a few times in two different units: Davita, Puyallup, WA and also Northwest Kidney Center in Auburn, WA. I'm sure they would tell you where they get it.