The blood collection, processing and transfer by separation of discrete
components containing additional citrate (at least about trisodium
citrate 2% w/v) in one or other of collection or processing bag provides
for enhanced yield and purity of cryoprecipitate. Inhibiting the
activation or denaturation of blood components including blood cells and
plasma proteins and with the removal of the activated and denatured
components thereby improving safety and efficacy of end products, which
include fibrin glue, is achieved. In addition, the process allows "cryo"
precipitate to be prepared at temperatures above freezing and without
freezing the plasma.