COMPARISON OF PLATELET RICH PLASMA AND PLATELET CONCENTRATE
| BLOOD COMPONENT | PLATELET
RICH PLASMA |
PLATELET
CONCENTRATE |
Amount per unit |
1
Unit = 3.0 X 1010 Platelets |
1
Unit = 1.0 X 1011 Platelets |
| Shelf life | 24
hours at room temperature |
6
months at –20oC |
| Therapeutic use | Control
of life threatening hemorrhage due to thrombocytopenia or thrombocytopathia |
Control
of life threatening hemorrhage due to thrombocytopenia or thrombocytopathia |
| Cost | $175.00/unit
|
$302.50/unit
|
| Dosage | 1
unit per 7 lbs |
1
unit per 22 lbs |
| WBC Contamination | Yes,
common |
Minimal
|
Compatibility or typing testing |
Requires
“universal” donor because of red blood cell contamination
|
No
red blood cell contamination |
We
strive to provide quality blood products at the lowest possible cost.
If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the product, contact us immediately.
4983 Bird Drive
STOCKBRIDGE, MI 49285
517-851-8244 517-851-7762 (Fax)
