WB filtration results in platelet count reduction and leukocyte removal; however, platelet IA is not degraded by passage through the filter. Apparent declines in platelet IA responses can be fully attributed to the reduction in platelet count and the removal of leukocytes.
On the last day of fellowship my mentor, Dr. Michael O’Connor, sat the fellows down and in 6 statements summarized what we each needed to know going into practice.
CMS covers autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) only for patients who have chronic non-healing diabetic, pressure, and/or venous wounds and when all the following conditions are met.
