Typical unit of plasma manufactured from whole blood
An example of a typical unit of plasma manufactured from whole blood.
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Another example of a typical unit of plasma manufactured from whole blood (viewed from the back).
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Another example of typical variation of plasma produced from whole blood.
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Another example of typical variation of plasma produced from whole blood. Note: Photographed prior to freezing, bubbles are normal at this stage.
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Plasma manufactured from whole blood with green discolouration
An example of a unit of plasma manufactured from whole blood with green discolouration.
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Another example of a unit of plasma produced from whole blood (viewed from the back). Note: The unit was photographed prior to freezing, bubbles are normal at this stage.
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Another example of a unit of plasma manufactured from whole blood with green discolouration.
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Typical unit of apheresis plasma
An example of a typical unit of plasma manufactured using apheresis method.
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Apheresis plasma with discolouration
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In addition to discolouration that may be associated with contamination from RBCs or bacteria, plasma discolouration can result from variety of donor factors, including metabolic conditions, medications or large doses of vitamins taken by donors:
Medications (acceptable for transfusion)
Oral contraceptive pill: light green plasma
Vitamins (acceptable for transfusion)
Vitamin A (including consumption of large quantities of carrots): bright orange plasma