Frequently Asked Questions

Does ESFH provide guidelines for apheresis procedures?

There are many indications to perform a therapeutic apheresis procedure. The ESFH is recommending to follow commonly accepted (national, international or regional) guidelines, and otherwise it is desirable to achieve IRB approval if apheresis treatment is undertaken.

Internationally recommended guidelines based on evidence based medicine are published on a regular basis by the American Society for Apheresis in the Journal of Clinical Apheresis. For the latest version see: Schwartz J, et al. J Clin Apher 2016; 31: 149-338 (available in PubMed and in the Journal of Clinical Apheresis).

How can I obtain a qualification in apheresis?

Please find information about how to obtain a Qualification in Apheresis (QIA) here.

Where can I find data on therapeutic apheresis procedures?

The World Apheresis Association (WAA) provides a registry of data on the routinely used therapeutic apheresis procedures performed worldwide. You can access it here.