Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has been used safely and effectively in medicine for more than 20 years. Platelet-rich plasma is known for its ability to spur soft-tissue growth. With this type of regenerative therapy, a PRP centrifuge concentrates platelets, which contain the natural growth factors the body uses to heal itself. With the correct PRP centrifuge and process, this is a quick and relatively simple procedure. PRP therapy has become increasingly popular with patients because their natural defenses stimulate the healing process.
The platelets are activated by taking a small amount of the patient’s blood and running it through a PRP centrifuge, like the PureSpin PRP, with an anti-coagulant.
The anticoagulant, typically sodium citrate, is added to help with the separation of the blood cells. Once concentrated in a PRP centrifuge, the concentrated platelets can be used for treatments.
PRP can be a profitable offering, as no consumables are needed. Once the cost of the durable equipment, such as a PRP centrifuge, is recouped, supply costs per procedure are minimal. Another important consideration is FDA Clearance for the PRP centrifuge.
Further, because PRP is spun from the patient’s blood there is little risk of rejection or allergic reaction. Some patients also feel that it is a more natural solution than employing external growth factors for similar purposes. However, to achieve the highest amount of viable platelets for the procedure, control other variables such as white and red blood cell counts, and ensure an optimal hematocrit level of less than 1%, the proper process and PRP centrifuge are needed.
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