Glutamate is an amino acid, found in protein-containing foods. It is one of the most abundant and important components of proteins. Glutamate occurs naturally in cheese, milk, meat, fish, and many vegetables. Glutamate is also produced by the human body and is vital for metabolism and brain function.
Fresh frozen plasma. Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is a blood product made from the liquid portion of whole blood. It is used to treat conditions in which there are low blood clotting factors (INR>1.5) or low levels of other blood proteins. It is also used as part of plasma exchange.
Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) can be derived from either a collection of whole blood or apheresis plasma. To be suitable for clinical purposes, whole blood plasma must be separated from the whole blood unit preferably within 6 hours and not more than 18 hours after collection. The freezing process must commence within 18 hours of collection. FFP Paediatric is derived from a single unit of whole blood. When requested the plasma is separated and then divided into four packs of equal volume.