Transfusion Alter Transfusion Med. 2008;10(3):92-101. The initial storage temperature of whole blood determines which components can be produced from it (Figure 1). Because platelet function rapidly ...

Blood separation is the dividing of whole blood into its various components. Whole blood is often isolated for therapeutic and diagnostic reasons, including research. For this to be achieved, ...

Brad Reisfeld is a professor of chemical and biological engineering, biomedical engineering, and public health at Colorado State University. Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health.

Plasma is the liquid component of your blood. Also known as blood plasma, it makes up about 55% of your blood and has a light yellow color. When you donate blood, the plasma can be separated out and ...

Blood plasma is a light yellow liquid that makes up about half of a person’s blood. Blood plasma is vital for fighting infection, maintaining correct blood pH levels, helping blood to clot, and ...

A basic metabolic panel (BMP) measures the essential metabolic components of your blood. A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) measures substances produced by your liver in addition to the basic ...

If you meet certain eligibility criteria and want to make a difference in your community, blood donation is a great way to do so, according to the World Health Organization. Donating whole blood ...

This article is authored by Dr Joy John Mammen, professor, Department of Transfusion Medicine and Immunohaematology, Christian Medical College, Vellore.