whole blood

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Through September of this year, the state’s three community blood banks sold 25,868 milliliters of whole blood, red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma, while closed colonies sold 981,350.

From Los Angeles Times

The team developed a self-assembling methodology where synthetic peptides are mixed with whole blood taken from the patient to create a material that harnesses key molecules, cells, and mechanisms of the natural healing process.

From Science Daily

During the 12 months of the experiment, one group of firefighters donated plasma every six weeks; a second group donated whole blood every 12 weeks; and the final group did not donate blood at all.

From Salon

“Alright, starting whole blood over here,” someone else replied.

From Seattle Times

Because he donates platelets, he can give more frequently than someone donating “whole blood,” which includes platelets, plasma and red blood cells.

From Seattle Times