A simple rapid method for the removal of leukocytes from human blood

Yale J Biol Med. 1974;47(2):82-5.

Abstract

Filtration of human blood cells through lamb's wool columns removed more than 96% of all leukocytes in a series of experiments, while the retention of erythrocytes by the column averaged 6.4%. This method should prove extremely useful for obtaining pure erythrocyte preparations for use in biochemical and physiological studies, and for removing leukocytes from blood prior to transfusion.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Erythrocyte Count
  • Filtration
  • Hematology / methods*
  • Humans
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Leukocytes*
  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes
  • Sheep
  • Wool