NCIt related terms : Apheresis; Collection, Apheresis/Leukapheresis; Apheresed;
NCIt definition : A procedure that collects a component of the peripheral blood while returning the
rest to the donor.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: A procedure that collects a component of the peripheral blood while returning
the rest to the donor's circulation.; NCI-GLOSS: A procedure in which blood is collected, part of the blood such as platelets
or white blood cells is taken out, and the rest of the blood is returned to the donor.; FDA: Collection of Red Blood Cells, Platelets, Leukocytes, Granulocytes, or Plasma
usually by automated equipment. Can also refer to peripheral blood stem cells recovered
after mobilization by cytokines.;
FDA table : Patient Code (Appendix B);
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044293; CDR0000044448;