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Platelets
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Platelets
Platelets are essential for the initial phase of hemostasis. Platelets are prepared by using a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma from the donated unit of whole blood. These random donor platelet concentrates contain about 60mL of plasma and small numbers of red blood cells and leukocytes.