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A FREEZE‐THAW METHOD FOR CONCENTRATING PLASMA AND SERUM FOR TREATMENT OF HYPOGAMMAGLOBULINAEMIA
Author(s) -
Thomas Keith W,
Pemberton Doug H
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
australian journal of experimental biology and medical science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.999
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1440-1711
pISSN - 0004-945X
DOI - 10.1038/icb.1980.13
Subject(s) - antibody , plasma , plasma volume , chemistry , chromatography , medicine , zoology , immunology , endocrinology , biology , physics , quantum mechanics
Summary Components of plasma or serum, including immunoglobulins, were concentrated two‐fold by freezing then collecting 40–50% of the initial volume during thawing. This concentrated plasma (or serum) was administered intravenously to treat hypogammaglobulinaemic foals and calves. An adaptation of this method suitable for field use is described.