However, Plasma Pheresis is different than Staphylococcal Protein A Immunoadsorption or Prosorba A Column. In Plasma Pheresis for TTP, the plasma is replaced with fresh frozen plasma from a donor. For ITP the patient's own plasma is returned after it is passed through the Prosorba A Column. These include fever, chills, generalized body pain, nausea, vomiting and hives. Serious skin rashes have been noted in some patients.
Symptoms can be quite severe in some patients.