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Research Blood Components, LLC

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Research Blood Components, LLC

We provide human blood and blood products to meet the research needs of academic institutions and the biotech & pharmaceutical industries.

Human blood is collected at our facility in Boston. Trained phlebotomists under the direction of registered nurses and licensed physicians collect research blood from donors recruited specifically for your human blood component projects. Protocols for phlebotomy, processing and transport can be designed to meet your specific needs. We also can recruit research blood donors with specific medical conditions to meet your requirements. For example, we have available groups of donors who are HIV positive, hepatitis B positive, hepatitis C positive and Lyme disease positive. Whole Blood
Fresh whole blood contains erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), thrombocytes (platelets) and plasma. Units of whole blood (approximately 450 milliliters) can be collected in CPDA-1, CPD, ACD and sodium heparin anticoagulants. Smaller amounts of whole blood can be collected in a variety of anticoagulants using 10 milliliter Vacutainer tubes. Buffy Coat
Buffy coats are prepared by centrifugation of a unit of whole blood. The interface between the plasma and the red blood cells is harvested. The unpurified buffy coat yields approximately 0.5 - 1 billion peripheral blood mononuclear cells and a similar number of neutrophils (polymorphonuclear leukocytes). The buffy coat, as collected, is contaminated with platelets, plasma and red blood cells. Mononuclear cells can be separated by further processing the buffy coat with density gradient centrifugation using ficoll-hypaque. Platelet Concentrate
Platelet concentrates are prepared from units of whole blood. The blood is drawn, maintained and processed at room temperature. The final platelet concentrate contains approximately 25 - 50 billion platelets in 40 - 60 milliliters of plasma. Red Blood Cells
Erythrocytes (red blood cells) are prepared by collecting a unit of whole blood in the anticoagulant of your choice followed by centrifugation to remove most of the plasma, platelets and white blood cells. The resulting red blood cells average 225 milliliters per unit. Plasma
Plasma is obtained by centrifugation of whole blood to remove all of the cells. Standard units of approximately 250 milliliters of fresh frozen plasma drawn in CPDA-1 are available for immediate shipment. We also can meet your needs for smaller plasma samples from a varied donor population drawn into your preferred anticoagulant.

05/24/2024

The weather is warming up nicely finally! Does anyone have any fun plans for the summer?
Will donating blood be on the agenda?

02/12/2024

Due to the forecast, Research Blood Components 🩸 will be closed 2/13/2024. Stay safe and warm!

12/20/2023

It has been a great year here at research blood components! We are grateful for all of our loyal donors, and so happy to meet all the new donors that came in 2023 to join our research family! We will be closed December 25th and will be back January 2. We look forward to seeing everyone next year! Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

12/12/2023

Our appointments are booking up fast for the rest of December! Don’t miss your chance. Can’t get an appointment for this year? Book for 2024! See you soon and happy holiday.

11/24/2023

Hope everyone is having a great thanksgiving!

11/15/2023

What is everyone’s favorite dish to cook and/or eat on thanksgiving? Mine is candied yams 😋.

11/11/2023

Thank you to all of our veterans! 🫡

11/01/2023

It’s November 1st! That time of year for giving! As we prepare for lots of food and fun this holiday season, remember you can burn up to 650 calories by donating just one pint of blood. Fast and easy and the best part we pay you to give! Hope to see you soon!

We provide human blood and blood products to meet the research needs of academic institutions and the biotech & pharmaceutical industries.

10/05/2023

Who will be coming to donate this spooky season? Book your appointment today.

For fun!
Let’s see some Halloween costume ideas in the comments. Anyone dressing their pets up this year?

08/03/2023

It’s already August 3rd. This summer is flying by! Who has their appointment already booked for August? Does anyone want an appointment and need help booking?

08/01/2023

Thinking about booking an appointment? Not sure about donating is right for you? Leave a question in the comments or give a call. We would love to answer any questions you may have. Like this comment if you have already donated with us.

Address

63 Pleasant Street, 4th Floor
Watertown, MA
02472

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+16177820096

Website

http://www.researchbloodcomponents.com/

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