Blood fractionation immune globulin. Human serum albumin prepared by this process is used in some vaccines, for treating burn victims, and other medical applications. Blood fractionation Blood fractionation is the process of fractionating whole blood, or separating it into its component parts. This is typically done by centrifuging the blood. The resulting components are: Serum separation tubes (SSTs) are tubes used in phlebotomy containing a silicone gel; when centrifuged the silicone gel forms a layer on top of the buffy coat, allowing the blood serum to be removed more effectively for testing and related purposes. Plasma proteins are separated by using the
Blood, Sweat & Tears 4 Blood, Sweat & Tears 4 Blood, Sweat & Tears 4 is the fourth album by the band Blood, Sweat & Tears, released in 1971. It peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Pop albums chart. The band invited former member Al Kooper to contribute the song "John the Baptist (Holy John)." Trombonist Dave Bargeron replaced Jerry Hyman. David Clayton-Thomas left as lead vocalist to pursue a solo career after the release of "BS&T 4", as did founding members Dick Halligan and Fred Lipsius. Clayton-Thomas would return to the lineup for "New City". Writing for Allmusic, critic William Ruhlman wrote "the