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How to store convalescent plasma
As convalescent plasma is temperature sensitive, the storage and freezing process is critical to maintain its therapeutic power
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting lives across the world, clinical trials have been steadily on the rise. One of the forerunners in these trials is the convalescent plasma therapy, involving transfusion of plasma from the COVID-19 recovered patients. As this therapy involves the use of a temperature sensitive product human plasma, the ability to store it at the mandated temperature is critical to serve the therapeutic purpose.
This paper delves into the history of CP, some of its storage protocols and highlights how B Medical Systems’ plasma storage freezers and contact shock freezers can help partner in your fight against COVID-19.
