Method for storing blood in a container having multiple chambers

Details Method for storing blood in a container having multiple chambers Method for storing blood in a container having multiple chambers

1995-05-10

1996-10-08

Kim, John

Liquid purification or separation

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Separating

210789, 604 4, 604 5, 604408, 604410, B01D 2126

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055628362

ABSTRACT:
A method for separating blood into its components and individually storing same is provided. The method has the steps of: providing a container having a body with at least a first and second chamber. Selective fluid communication is also possible between the first and second chamber, and a tube is in fluid communication with the first chamber. The method also has the steps of: passing the blood into the first chamber through the tube; centrifuging the container to separate the blood into plasma, red blood cells and buffy coat within the first chamber; and expressing a portion of the centrifuged blood into the second chamber. In another embodiment, the method for storing blood has the steps of: providing a container with a body having three chambers. The method has steps that include passing the blood into a chamber through the tube; centrifuging the container to separate the blood into plasma, red blood cells and buffy coat and expressing a portion of the separated blood into second and third chambers from the collection chamber.

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