Leukapheresis

Leukapheresis is a medical procedure in which white blood cells, or leukocytes, are separated from a patient's blood to be processed and stored. The extracted leukocytes are often used to treat diseases such as certain types of cancer and immune system disorders, as they have the ability to identify and fight off foreign invaders. During the process of leukapheresis, the patient's blood is withdrawn from one arm and passed through a filtering device, which separates the leukocytes from the other components of the blood, such as red blood cells and plasma. This filtered blood is then returned to the patient in their other arm. Leukapheresis is a safe and efficient way to remove excess leukocytes from a patient’s bloodstream, and its use has been proven to be beneficial in treating patients suffering from certain diseases.