BLOOD COMPONENT SEPARATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

An apparatus and method for collecting whole blood and then separating it into components for subsequent use or storage are described. A self-contained bag set (10) is used to collect the sample, which may then be placed into container adapted to fit into a centrifuge for separation of components. Each component is then sequentially extracted according to density, with a sensor present in the container to control the operation of valves (20) directing the collection of each component. Each component may then be separated into its own storage container (4) .