Plasma
SIGMA/P2516 - from rat
Synonym: Citrated plasma
MDL Number: MFCD00131920
Product Type: Chemical
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| biological source | rat |
| contains | 3.8% trisodium citrate as anticoagulant |
| form | powder |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Plasma comprises many proteins that regulate various biological functions including electrolyte balance, transport and defense. Infusion of plasma by therapeutic plasmapheresis is useful in treating illness. However, at the same time it triggers allergic reactions. |
| General description: | Plasma is straw yellow in color and is the liquid portion of blood. The major component of plasma is water with solids accounting to 9%. |
| Other Notes: | This product is prepared from pooled rat blood. It contains 3.8% trisodium citrate as an anticoagulant. It is tested for clotting, which indicates that the clotting factors in the product are active. However, it is not analyzed to determine whether other enzymes present are native or denatured. The resulting plasma is 0.45 microm filtered and lyophilized from the indicated volume. |
| Preparation Note: | Whole blood collected with anticoagulants (9:1), pooled, and centrifuged. The resulting plasma is 0.45 μm filtered and lyophilized from the indicated volumes. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352207 |