Plateletpheresis

What is Plateletpheresis?

It is the process of collecting thrombocytes, more commonly called platelets, a component of blood involved in blood clotting. The term specifically refers to the method of collecting the platelets, which is performed by a device used in blood donation that separates the platelets and returns other portions of the blood to the donor.

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Hallo Dr. My Sister (42) was diagonised with Chronic thrombocytosis last year.She has since then been on medication and at the moment she is totaly...

doctor1 MD

Hi, thanks for sharing your health concerns with HCM!

I think it is essential thrombocytosis that needs some genetic/molecular mutation test for...

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my gf drank cat's claws after having un unknown virus for 20 days cuz the virus attacted her red blood cells and her blood level was at 5 than...

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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Viral infections do cause a fall in the platelet count and suppress the bone marrow thus decreasing the production...

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My mom (55yrs old) has low platelets count from one year consistently.
We consulted with local physician but now he says to go some other doctor as...

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Hi,
Looking at the history and the presenting problem, few queries, I need answers with.
1. How much is the platelet count?
2. What clinical...

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