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Image credit: Duncan Crook/Future PLC

  • Red blood cells
  • White blood cells
  • Platelets
  • Water
  • Proteins
  • Nutrients
  • Salts
  • Metabolites
  • Enzymes
  • Hormones

SOLID COMPONENTS

PLASMA

45%

55%

Plasma was then diluted with saline solution and sealed for shipping.

Storage

To prevent bacteria from infiltrating the batches of blood, an antibacterial called thimerosal (under the brand name Merthiolate) was added.

Bacteria

Plasma was then removed and pooled together under ultraviolet light to prevent contamination.

Extraction

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Separation

Drew and his team used centrifugation and sedimentation to separate plasma from the blood.