Therapeutic Apheresis

Hope on the Horizon for Long Covid Sufferers

We understand how life-altering Long Covid, or any other post-infection syndrome can be. For many, the journey to recovery feels uncertain, with lingering symptoms that affect daily life, work, and wellbeing. We are now offering Therapeutic Apheresis to help patients with a variety of disorders and diseases, the most common being Long Covid and other post-infectious syndromes.

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What is Therapeutic Apheresis?

Apheresis (from the Greek aphairesis, meaning “to take away”) is a specialised day case procedure that selectively removes or collects one part of the blood. Blood is taken from one vein, processed by a machine, and immediately returned to a different vein. The clinician can use different filters to define the amount of components taken away

Apheresis can be a helpful option when other treatments aren’t enough or when fast, targeted action is needed. By safely removing the specific part of the blood that’s causing problems, it can quickly reduce symptoms, make other therapies safer or more effective, and in some cases provide access to treatments like stem cell transplant. For many people, it offers a way to improve health and quality of life without exposing the whole body to stronger medicines.

at a glance

At Re:Cognition Health we offer double filtration plasmapheresis.

What it is: A treatment using a two-step filtration process that uses two different filters to selectively remove pathogenic large molecules, like autoantibodies and immune complexes, from a patient’s plasma.

Why it’s used: To reduce circulating factors that may drive inflammation, autoimmunity, or post-infectious symptoms. Other apheresis techniques can also be used to reduce high blood cell counts or collect specific cells for therapy.

How it works: Your blood flows through a sterile tube into a machine that separates the part we’re targeting, then returns the rest.

Time: Usually 1.5 – 3 hours.

You’re awake: You sit or recline and can read or watch something on a tablet.

When might it be used?

Apheresis is a safe and reliable treatment. In most cases it works very well, with successful results for the vast majority of patients, and serious complications are extremely rare.

We offer Apheresis to help patients with a variety of disorders and diseases, the most common being Long Covid and other post-infectious syndromes.

Your doctor will explain if Apheresis is needed just once, as a short course, or as part of longer-term treatment.

What to expect on the day

  • Arrival & checks: Meet the team, confirm consent and observations.
  • Venous access: Usually two cannulas in the arms; occasionally a central line is needed.
  • During treatment: Blood flows through the machine. An anticoagulant prevents clotting.
  • Comfort & safety: You’re monitored throughout; blankets and drinks available.
  • Afterwards: Cannulas out, small dressings on, short observation, then you can go home.
  • Typical time in clinic: 2–5 hours (including preparation and aftercare).

Available Now at Re:Cognition Health

Book a consultation today to explore whether Therapeutic Apheresis could help you. Our specialist team will guide you through every step.
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