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Table 2 PRF formation

From: Can platelet-rich fibrin act as a natural carrier for antibiotics delivery? A proof-of-concept study for oral surgical procedures

 

Added volume (mL)

Formation

Color

Consistency

Membrane separation from RBC

Control

–

Yes

Yellow

Stable

Separated with scissors

Gentamicin

 

0.25

Yes

Yellow

Stable

Separated with scissors

 

0.5

Yes

Yellow

Stable

Almost separated

 

0.75

Yes

Yellow

Stable

Almost separated

 

1

Yes

Yellow

Stable

Spontaneous separation

Linezolid

 

0.25

Yes

Yellow

Stable

Separated with scissors

 

0.5

Yes

Yellow

Stable

Separated with scissors

 

0.75

Yes

Yellow

Stable

Almost separated

 

1

Yes

Yellow

Stable

Almost separated

Vancomycin

 

0.25

Yes

White

Unstable

Spontaneous separation

 

0.5

Yes

White

Unstable

Small piece floating in liquid phase

 

0.75

No

–

–

–

 

1

No

–

–

–

  1. PRF, platelet-rich fibrin; RBC, red blood cells