What is cryoprecipitate?
Cryoprecipitate is the portion of plasma-rich clotting factors, including Factor VIII and fibrinogen. “Cryo” is removed from plasma by freezing and then slowly thawing the plasma. It is used to prevent or control bleeding in those with hemophilia and von Willebrand syndromes, the most common inherited major coagulation abnormalities. Another use is to mix it with thrombin making a fibrosealant which can be applied to a wound site to prevent bleeding.
