A solution containing polysucrose and sodium diatrizoate, adjusted to a density of 1.077 g/mL. This medium facilitates the recovery of large numbers of viable mononuclear cells. Centrifugation causes the mononuclear cells to form a distinct layer at the plasma-HISTOPAQUE® interface.
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