Plasmapheresis: The process of separating certain cells from the plasma in the blood by a machine; only the cells are returned to the person. Plasmapheresis can be used to remove excess antibodies from the blood.
Source: National Institute of Health
Plasmapheresis: Procedure whereby plasma is separated and extracted from anticoagulated whole blood and the red cells retransfused to the donor. Plasmapheresis is also employed for therapeutic use.
Source: Diseases Database
Plasmapheresis : procedure whereby plasma is separated and extracted from anticoagulated whole blood and the red cells retransfused to the donor; plasmapheresis is also employed for detoxification in therapeutic use.
Source: CRISP
Count: Plasmapheresis is listed as a: treatment for 12 conditions; alternative treatment for 0 conditions; preventive treatment for 0 conditions; research treatment for 1 conditions.
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