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Plasmapheresis is a process in which the plasma is separated from the blood cells. People with autoimmune diseases are sometimes treated with this procedure. The plasma is disposed of and the cells are reintroduced to the body with other fluids.

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Is plasmapheresis the removal of whole blood from the body separation of its cellular elements and reinfusion of these cellularelements suspened in saline or a plasma substitute?

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