Plateletpheresis
| Definition: |
The preparation of platelet concentrates with the return of red cells and platelet-poor plasma to the donor. |
| Notes: |
do not use /util except by MeSH definition; removal of platelets & return of plateletless blood to donor: do not confuse with PLATELET TRANSFUSION |
| Previously Indexed: |
Blood Platelets (1966-1978),Blood Transfusion (1966-1978),Cell Separation (1972-1978),Plasmapheresis (1978) |
Plateletpheresis Definitions and Terms
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