Plasma is collected when uncoagulated blood is allowed to settle, or is centrifuged, allowing its key constituents to separate. The process of extracting bulk plasma from donors is a complex one, relying on state-of the-art technology and expertise.
There are 8 key steps to the Plasvacc process of plasma collection:
Step 1: Donor preparation
Step 2: Blood sample collection
Step 3: Analysis and testing
Step 4: Centrifugal separation
Step 5: Plasma collection
Step 6: Return of cells to donor
Step 7: Freezing & storage
Step 8: Distribution