Platelets, leucocytes and RBCs (×109/L) in whole blood, PRP or PPP (for groups injected)*
| PRP n=30 | PPP n=30 | No injection n=30 | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole blood | ||||
| Platelets | 237.2±50.2 | 256.2±57.1 | 247.9±40.9 | 0.338 |
| Leucocytes | 5.9±2.2 | 6.0±1.5 | 5.7±1.5 | 0.730† |
| RBC count | 5.2±0.4 | 5.2±0.4 | 5.3±0.4 | 0.245 |
| Injection | ||||
| Platelets | 765.8±423.6 | 30.3±23.0 | NA | |
| Leucocytes | 26.1±13.7 | 0.03±0.03 | NA | |
| RBC count | 1.0±0.9 | 0.001±0.001 | NA | |
*Plus–minus values are mean±SD.
†p Value calculated based on a non-parametric test.
NA, not applicable; PPP, platelet-poor plasma; PRP, platelet-rich plasma; RBC, red blood cell.