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
Greatest Hits (Blood, Sweat & Tears album) Greatest Hits (Blood, Sweat & Tears album) Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the band Blood, Sweat & Tears, initially released in 1972. Although Blood, Sweat & Tears continued to record and tour for several more years, the band's lineup changed dramatically after "Blood, Sweat & Tears 4". This compilation album includes all of the group's best-known material up to that time. This was the group's last album to earn a Gold Record award. Columbia initially chose to incorporate the edited single versions of many of the songs, a decision which was poorly received by some fans. Some later