Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Centrifuge Kit

Understanding Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) & C-PRP Derived From PurePRP® SP

What is Platelet Rich Plasma?

Platelet rich plasma is a complex composition of cellular components that, when prepared properly, can be used to heal and repair a host of injuries and conditions.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a treatment method that can harness the body’s abilities to heal itself and amplify the natural growth factors your body uses to heal tissue. It is chosen over surgery for many conditions, ranging from degenerative joint disease to tendon and ligament tears.

It has evolved to be used in numerous aesthetic, dental, pain management, and orthopedic procedures. When it is prepared correctly, it can make a difference in your recovery.

What is the optimal Platelet Concentration?

Scientific studies provide proof of bone and soft tissue healing enhancement with a minimum PRP platelet count of 1,000,000 platelets per microliter. This translates to a minimum of 1 billion platelets per milliliter.

Therefore, a 10mL treatment sample of C-PRP should contain at least 10 billion deliverable platelets, for clinical efficacy which many other systems on the market cannot produce.

Single Spin Vs. Double Spin PRP

At Emcyte, we do offer both options, but there are important factors to consider when choosing hwat is best for you.

Single Spin PRP

Single spin platelet rich plasma and double spin are two different methods of preparing PRP that differ in the preparation and the end concentration of the PRP. Single Spin PRP involves a single centrifugation step in which whole blood is spun down to seperate the red blood cells from the platelet-rich plasma. The resulting PRP contains a lower concentration of platelets and growth factors compared to double spin PRP. Since red blood cells make up roughly 50% of bloods make up, the highest concentration a single spin can produce is 2x concentration if every single platelet is captured which is well below the optimal dosage of platelets found in the literature.

Double Spin PRP

Double spin PRP involves two centrifugation steps. In the first step, the whole blood is spun down to separate the red blood cells from the platelet-rich plasma. The second step is the platelet rich plasma is then collected and spun down again to concentrate the platelets and growth factors even further. The resulting PRP contains a higher concentration of platelets and growth factors compared to single spin.

Leuko-Rich vs. Leuko-Poor PRP

PurePRP has the flexibility to have a Leukocyte-Rich or a Leukocyte-Poor protocol.

What does this mean?

Leukocyte-rich PRP (LR-PRP) and leukocyte-poor PRP (LP-PRP) are two different types of PRP that differ in the concentration of white blood cells (leukocytes) present in PRP.

LR-PRP contains a higher concentration of leukocytes, typically more than 1 million cells per microliter, along with a higher concentration of platelets. The Leukocytes in the LR-PRP are believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help to fight infection. However, the presence of leukocytes in LR-PRP can also lead to increased pain and swelling after treatment.

LP-PRP, on the other hand, contains a lower concentration of leukocytes, typically less than .1 million cells per microliter, and a higher concentration of platelets. LP-PRP is believed to have a lower risk of adverse reactions such as pain and swelling, but may not have the same anti-inflammatory properties as LR-PRP.

NO-BURN Protocol

PurePRP® SupraPhysiologic is exceptionally unique in that it can be prepared within a special autologous scope that allows the acidity to be completely removed without buffers or calcium activators, leaving you with clinical PRP that is perfectly tolerated by patients.