METHOD FOR THE FRACTIONATION OF WHOLE BLOOD

摘要

1. Method for thr fractionation of whole blood by applying a sample of whole blood to a matrix impregnated with lectin and removal of the plasma or serum, characterized in that the matrix which is composed of an absorbent material having a relative flow resistance (percentage increase in the time taken by a solution to flow through a column when it additionally flows through the matrix) of up to 40 % and which is impregnated with the sample of whole blood is flushed through several times with a diluent consisting of an isotonic buffer solution having a pH in the range 5.0 to 10.5.