What effect do steroids have on leukapheresis?
A) Decrease the vascular pool of granulocytes
B) Increase the vascular pool of granulocytes
C) Help to separate red blood cells from white blood cells, using specific gravity properties
D) Neutralize the effect of toxic granulation in neutrophils

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Steroids increase the vascular pool of granulocytes by stimulating the release of granulocytes from the bone marrow into the bloodstream, which can enhance the yield of granulocytes during leukapheresis.

What Effect Do Steroids Have on Leukapheresis