Last updated: August 17, 2026
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
WhatsApp: +447778936902 , +33745637397, +34670491885 e-mail: [email protected]
Plasmapheresis
can be used to treat a variety of autoimmune disorders including:
myasthenia gravis.
Guillain-Barre syndrome.
chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome
opioid / alcohol / drug addiction
Plasmapheresis– is the removal, treatment, and return or exchange of blood plasma or components thereof from and to the blood circulation. It is thus an extracorporeal therapy (a medical procedure performed outside the body).
Three general types of plasmapheresis can be distinguished:
Autologuous, removing blood plasma, treating it in some way, and returning it to the same person, as a therapy.
Exchange, removing blood plasma and exchanging it with blood products to be donated to the recipient. This type is called plasma exchange (PE, PLEX, or PEX) or plasma exchange therapy (PET). The removed plasma is discarded and the patient receives replacement donor plasma, albumin, or a combination of albumin and saline (usually 70% albumin and 30% saline).
Donation, removing blood plasma, separating its components, and returning some of them to the same person while holding out others to become blood products donated by the donor. In such a plasma donation procedure, blood is removed from the body, blood cells and plasma are separated, and the blood cells are returned while the plasma is collected and frozen to preserve it for eventual use as fresh frozen plasma or as an ingredient in the manufacture of a variety of medications.
Plasmapheresis of the autologuous and exchange types is used to treat a variety of disorders, including those of the immune system, such as Goodpasture’s syndrome, Guillain–Barré syndrome, lupus, myasthenia gravis,and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Benefits
A plasma exchange can help to alleviate symptoms of the conditions above by removing harmful substances from the blood.
If a person has an autoimmune condition, a plasma exchange may also prevent the body from producing more harmful antibodies.
The procedure is usually one element of a treatment plan, which may include chemotherapy. Repeated plasma exchanges may be necessary.
Need more details?
Contact Dr. Eugene
e-mail: [email protected] WhatsApp: +447778936902 , +33745637397, +34670491885
Scientific Case Review
Would you like to understand whether current clinical programs, recent research developments, or emerging approaches may be relevant to your individual situation?
Share your question with our scientific research team and receive information focused on the areas of current research that may be relevant to your case.
- Review of the information you provide
- Relevant research and clinical program information
- A clear response focused on your situation
No obligation. Your question will be reviewed confidentially.
Educational and research information only. This service does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, prescription, or a personalized treatment recommendation.
