Plasma Exchange (PLEX / Plasmapheresis)

A procedure in which a machine is used to separate the patient’s plasma from the blood cells. The plasma is separated from the blood cells, the blood cells are mixed with a liquid to replace the plasma, then it is returned to the patient’s body. For myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD)Often referred to as MOGAD, Anti-MOG, MOG Ab+, MOG Antibody Disease, MOG Associated Antibody Disease, MOG positive disease  , this treatment is sometimes given to remove antibodiesA protective protein produced by your immune system that attaches to antigens (foreign substances), such as bacteria and toxins, and removes them from your body. In myelin oligodendrocyte glycoproten antibody disease (MOGAD), the body incorrectly produces an antibody that targets myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein, a component of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system. from the blood stream to reduce disease activity during an active attack. May be used as a preventativeRefers to a medication or treatment that is administered to prevent future relapses (Also referred to as Preventative or Preventive Treatment). treatment when other treatment options fail.