Can platelet rich plasma therapy, or PRP, be saved by freezing so that I don't have to have my blood drawn for every treatment?

July 6, 2017
Asked By:Only_Skin_Deep in New Orleans, LA

Can platelet rich plasma therapy, or PRP, be saved by freezing in glycerol, other additives or by itself so that I don't have to have my blood drawn for every treatment? It seems that having a store of my own PRP would be more convenient. I know human cells can be frozen for long periods of times with the addition of FBS or glycerine and revived, therefore it should be even easier to freeze non-living platelets in plasma would be simple. If so, is it still effective? If not, why? Thanks so much!

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Answer: Can I freeze my PRP?? Ask Dr Ellen

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July 10, 2017

Answer: PRP cannot be stored by freezing for later use

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Answer: PRP cannot be stored by freezing for later use

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August 14, 2017

Answer: Can PRP be frozen for future use?

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