Plasmapheresis in India starts from $800. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.
Plasmapheresis is the procedure of removal of some of the plasma from the blood. Doctors perform the plasmapheresis through a machine. The doctor may substitute the removed plasma with a healthy plasma or a plasma substitute. Various conditions require plasmapheresis. These conditions are hemolytic uremic syndrome, fulminant Wilson disease, autoimmune diseases, pancreatitis, thrombocytopenic purpura, and hyperviscosity syndrome. The efficacy and relief depend upon the condition and its severity. In some cases, the patient experiences relief within 1-2 days after the procedure. In other cases, it may take a few weeks until the patient experiences relief in symptoms. In most cases, the patient requires a repetition of the procedure. The patients may also experience certain side effects. These include blurred vision, fatigue, faintness, cramps, and cold. Some patients have an increased risk of blood clotting, infection, and allergic reactions. The doctor may not recommend plasmapheresis to people who have hypocalcemia, are allergic to heparin, and are hemodynamically unstable.
