Becton, Dickinson and Company
Biological Fluid Separation Device

Abstract:

A biological fluid separation device and a separation process that allows for efficient separation of plasma from a blood sample is disclosed. A biological fluid separation device of the present disclosure is adapted to receive a blood sample having a cellular portion or cells and a plasma portion or plasma. A biological fluid separation device of the present disclosure separates plasma from cells using a track-etched membrane and cross-flow filtration.