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Programs & Services

Apheresis - ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Kidney Care - North

Provides service to separate or filter blood to take out harmful parts.

Services may include:

Plasmapheresis / plasma exchange

  • plasma is separated and taken out of whole blood and is replaced with donated plasma or another blood product. It’s used to treat a number of illnesses including immune system disorders

Red Blood Cell Exchange

  • red cells are separated and taken out of whole blood and replaced with donated red blood cells. It’s used to treat sickle cell disease and other blood diseases

Leukapheresis / White Blood Cell Depletion

  • takes out white blood cells. It’s used to treat some types of leukemia

Access
Service Providers May Include
doctors, registered nurses (RNs)
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the for service referral information.


Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
AKC-N, AKCN, NARP
Previous
Northern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Renal Program, Pheresis
Preferred
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Kidney Care
Other
Apheresis, LDL Pheresis, Plasmapheresis, Red Cell Pheresis