摘要 |
<p>Systems and methods of collecting blood cells use a first container (16) connected to initially collect blood. A filtration system (14) is provided that uses two flow paths (34, 38), the first (38) being a dual purpose path that is initially used to convey plasma and platelets to a pair of transfer/storage containers (30, 32). A second flow path (34) leads to a temporary transfer container (28) through a filtration device (36). The dual purpose fluid path (38) is next used to convey blood cells, not substantially free of undesired matter, from the temporary storage container (28) to a storage container (18). The filtration system (14) is then detached from the blood collection system (12).</p> |