Where Can I Get Plasmapheresis?

A medical professional will perform plasmapheresis, usually in a hospital but sometimes in a private clinic. A local anesthetic will numb the affected area, and the procedure should not cause pain. The doctor will then insert a small tube into a vein in the arm or the groin.

How do I get plasmapheresis?

For plasmapheresis, the doctor takes blood from the patient's body using large-bore needles in the limb veins (usually the arms) or an implanted catheter in the internal jugular veins (large veins of the neck), subclavian veins or axillary veins (large veins of the chest), or femoral veins (large veins of the groin).

How much does it cost to have plasmapheresis?

Multiple plasmapheresis procedures may be required, which will contribute to variations in cost depending on the number of treatments required. Plasmapheresis treatment ranges from $500 to $3,000 or more depending on the cost of living in your area and the number of treatments required.