What is the difference between apheresis and electrophoresis?

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Apheresis is a procedure that takes away (separates out) a single component of blood and returns the remainder to the patient. Apheresis may involve the removal of white cells, platelets, or plasma. Electrophoresis is a laboratory procedure that uses electrical current to separate protein molecules based on their molecular size and electrical charge. Apheresis is a treatment and electrophoresis is a laboratory method.

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