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Analysis Of Platelet-Rich Plasma Extraction Variations In Platelet And Blood Components Between 4 Common Commercial Kits, J. Fitzpatrick, Max Bulsara, M. Richardson, M. Zheng Jan 2017

Analysis Of Platelet-Rich Plasma Extraction Variations In Platelet And Blood Components Between 4 Common Commercial Kits, J. Fitzpatrick, Max Bulsara, M. Richardson, M. Zheng

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Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been extensively used as a treatment in tissue healing in tendinopathy, muscle injury, and osteoarthritis. However, there is variation in methods of extraction, and this produces different types of PRP.

Purpose: To determine the composition of PRP obtained from 4 commercial separation kits, which would allow assessment of current classification systems used in cross-study comparisons.

Study Design: Controlled laboratory study.

Methods: Three normal adults each donated 181 mL of whole blood, some of which served as a control and the remainder of which was processed through 4 PRP separation kits: GPS III (Biomet Biologics), Smart-Prep2 …