Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparation kit
A closed, single-use kit consisting of an anticoagulant-containing blood draw tube/syringe and a separation tube or cartridge that, spun in a dedicated centrifuge, concentrates platelets from a small sample of the patient's own blood into a small volume of plasma.
How it is used
Used to prepare autologous platelet-rich plasma at the point of care, for injection into tendons, joints, or other target tissue to support healing; most commonly used in orthopedics and sports medicine (tendinopathy, osteoarthritis), but also in aesthetic medicine and hair-restoration treatments.
Clinical tip
The preparation protocol (spin speed, duration, single vs. double spin) affects the final platelet and leukocyte concentration; follow the kit manufacturer's protocol exactly, since results are not interchangeable between different commercial systems.
Sources
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