Table 14.
Summary of various studies showing mode of PRP preparation, activator used, platelet concentration, volume of PRP and sample size
| Study | Blood volume | Mode of Preparation | Activator used | Mean baseline platelet concentration | Mean platelet concentration in PRP | Volume of PRP | Sample size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubel et al[12] | 80 cc | Manual double spin | 10% calcium chloride | Not mentioned | X4-6 | 2 cc | 20 |
| Greco and Brandt et al[13] | 60 cc | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | 10 cc | 10 |
| Kang et al[14] | 60 ml | Smart PreP2+TM | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | X5.9 | 4 ml | 26 |
| Betsi et al[9] | 16 ml | ACR-C Extra kits | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | 8-12 ml | 42 |
| Cervelli et al[6] | 18 cc | Cascade- Selphyl-Esforax kit | Ca2+ | Not mentioned | 14.84 platelets/µl | 9 ml | 10 |
| Khatu et al[10] | 20 cc | Manual double spin | Calcium chloride | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | 2-3 cc | 11 |
| Gkini et al[11] | 16 ml | BCT-3 kits | Calcium gluconate | Not mentioned | 11.02 platelets/µl | 6 ml | 20 |
| Present study | 25-35 ml | Manual double spin | Calcium gluconate (1:9 dilution) | 3.07±0.5 lac/mm3 | 12.4±1.7 lac/mm3 | 4-6 ml | 16 |