Apheresis and hematology: How to collect the right cells

Apheresis is a method to collect specific components of the blood, but also allows tailoring treatments to specific patient’s needs. Apheresis employs special techniques needing an apheresis machine. This process allows healthcare providers to extract specific blood components, such as red blood cells, platelets, white blood cells, or plasma, while returning the remaining blood components to the patient. This targeted approach is particularly beneficial in symptom relieve of various blood disorders, such as reducing leukocytosis in leukemia with leukostasis, managing thrombocytosis in essential thrombocythemia, or removing excess iron in hemochromatosis. By using apheresis, doctors can provide more effective and personalized care, leading to better outcomes for patients with these conditions.