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Process for separating serum and plasma

US5364533A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1992
Grant dateNov 15, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/25375
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for separating and recovering serum and plasma components from a whole blood sample including passing a whole blood sample through a separating filter formed of a blood cell separating layer composed mainly of fibers impregnated with a coating agent. A device includes a blood collector having a needle at one end and a blood suction means at the other end, and a separating filter including a blood cell separating layer, the filter being provided in the intermediate zone of the blood collector, whereby a whole blood sample sucked through the needle by depressurizing the blood suction means is passed through the separating filter.

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