Process for predicting hematocrit of whole blood using IR light
US9164078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N21/3577
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A separation device is disclosed along with systems and methods employing the device in blood processing procedures. In one embodiment, a spinning membrane separator is provided. Automated systems and methods are disclosed for separating a unit of previously-collected whole blood into selected blood components, such as concentrated red cells and plasma, including prediction of the hematocrit of the whole blood using a light source and an optical sensor.
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