Provides service to separate or filter blood to take out harmful parts.
Services may include:
Plasmapheresis / plasma exchange
- plasma is separated and taken out of whole blood and is replaced with donated plasma or another blood product. It’s used to treat a number of illnesses including immune system disorders
Red Blood Cell Exchange
- red cells are separated and taken out of whole blood and replaced with donated red blood cells. It’s used to treat sickle cell disease and other blood diseases
Leukapheresis / White Blood Cell Depletion
- takes out white blood cells. It’s used to treat some types of leukemia