Peripheral stem cell collection and processing The removal, separation and freezing of peripheral blood or marrow, which contain stem cells, for later reinfusion to restore a patient s blood manufacturing capability after radiation or chemotherapy. Plasma is the source of gamma globulin, albumin and clotting factors. Plasma is used to treat clotting disorders, burn victims and shock. An apheresis procedure where platelets are collected. Platelets Colorless cells whose main function is to control bleeding.
Platelets are essential to normal blood clotting.
They can be wiped out during treatment for cancer, leukemia, aplastic anemia and other diseases. Rare Blood Reference Laboratory and Frozen Rare Blood Storage Program Used to identify and cross-match rare blood groups and components for hospitals, and then supply those units. Red Cells Red cells transport oxygen to body cells and remove carbon dioxide. Red cells contain iron in the hemoglobin. Renal Of the kidney.