Hemapheresis

Hemapheresis is a medical procedure used in transfusion medicine to separate and collect specific components of blood, such as plasma, platelets, or red blood cells, from a donor or patient. During the process, blood is drawn from the body, passed through a special machine that filters out the desired components, and then the remaining blood is returned to the body. This technique allows targeted treatment for various conditions, such as blood disorders or to collect donations for patients in need, while minimizing the impact on the donor's overall blood volume.