Understanding Blood Components and Fractions

The blood in your body is called whole blood and it has four major components: red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma and platelets. Substances taken out of the four major components are often referred to as minor fractions. These minor fractions are separated preoteins and are used to make various products that can help to control bleeding.
For more information about the Blood Management Institute at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, visit www.rwjbh.org/cbmc
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