METHOD AND KIT FOR SEPARATING PLASMA FROM WHOLE BLOOD

摘要

The invention relates to a method for separating plasma from whole blood, in which: a) a mixture of whole blood, a blood anticoagulant and a diluent is prepared in a container provided with a sealing cap, and b) the mixture obtained under a) is passed through a filter containing glass fibres. Preferably, step a) is carried out in a hypodermic syringe in which a pressure prevails which is lower than the pressure prevailing at ambient temperatures. The invention also relates to a kit for separating plasma from whole blood, the kit comprising at least a container which contains a diluent, and a filter containing glass fibres.