TPE specialist team reviewing protocol
Real Renacare care. TPE specialist team reviewing protocol.
Therapeutic plasma exchange

Replace the plasma that is driving the disease.

TPE removes harmful antibodies and proteins and replaces them with clean plasma or albumin — used for nerve, kidney and transplant emergencies.

What it is

The treatment, in plain language.

Therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) is a focused form of plasmapheresis where the plasma carrying disease-causing antibodies, immune complexes or abnormal proteins is removed and replaced with fresh plasma or albumin. This gives the immune system a reset and stops the ongoing damage in conditions where the body is, in effect, attacking itself. TPE is most effective when started early in the disease — sometimes within hours of diagnosis.

Who it's for

Is this the right treatment for you?

  • If you have Guillain-Barré, myasthenia gravis crisis or another acute neurological condition.
  • If you have rapidly progressive kidney failure from anti-GBM, ANCA vasculitis or lupus.
  • If you have antibody-mediated transplant rejection.
  • If you are being prepared for an ABO-incompatible kidney transplant.
  • If you have TTP, hyperviscosity or another protein-driven disorder.
How Renacare does it

Our standard, not the industry standard.

Started within hours when needed

For neurological or transplant emergencies, the team can mobilise the same day a nephrologist accepts the case.

ICU-compatible setup

Same machines and team that run our SLED and CRRT, so unstable patients are not turned away.

Albumin or plasma replacement

Replacement fluid chosen by the nephrologist based on diagnosis, clotting status and cost — not by default.

Affordable pricing, written estimate

Per-session and full-course pricing shared up front. We don't surprise families with bills mid-treatment.

What to expect on your first visit

From OPD to discharge.

  1. Access via fistula, existing catheter or freshly placed line.
  2. Session runs 2-4 hours; recliner or bed.
  3. About one plasma volume exchanged per session.
  4. Mild tingling from citrate anticoagulant is normal.
  5. 5-7 sessions over 10-14 days is the typical course.
Pricing

Transparent, written before you commit.

Therapeutic plasma exchange

Single TPE session (albumin replacement)From INR 18,000
Single TPE session (FFP replacement)From INR 22,000
Course of 5 sessions (estimate)From INR 85,000
Insurance and TPA coverAccepted on documented indication

Final pricing is centre-specific and depends on consumables, drugs and any add-on tests. We share a written estimate before scheduling. Call +91 98181 83957 for your individual quote.

Clinical detail

When the Body Needs a Clean Start, We Help It Heal Gently

Some illnesses arrive suddenly weakness in the limbs, breathlessness, vision changes, swelling, or a rapid drop in kidney function. Others happen quietly, driven by antibodies or proteins that begin to harm the body from within. In these moments, what the body needs most is relief. At Renacare, we offer Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) with compassion, safety, and hope—right inside our center and dialysis unit, where patients feel supported and cared for.

TPE removes harmful antibodies, toxins, and proteins from the blood and replaces them with clean plasma or albumin. It gives the immune system a reset and prevents ongoing damage.

Clinical detail

Affordable TPE at Renacare

Nephrologist-led advanced therapy without hospital admission (when clinically appropriate)

Safe, familiar, comfortable surroundings Families often tell us this brings tremendous relief—because treatment starts faster, feels safer, and is easier on the budget.

Clinical detail

How TPE Makes a Difference

Faster recovery with medical treatment Each session becomes a step toward relief and healing.

FAQ

Questions patients ask before they decide.

TPE is a type of plasmapheresis specifically focused on therapeutic replacement — taking out diseased plasma and replacing it with fresh plasma or albumin. Plasmapheresis is the broader term and can include just filtering plasma without large-volume replacement.

For Guillain-Barré or myasthenic crisis, improvement often begins after 2-3 sessions. For kidney conditions like anti-GBM, the goal is to stop further damage — improvement is judged by stable kidney function, not always by feeling better immediately.

Most health insurers cover TPE when there is a documented clinical indication. We share the diagnosis, doctor's notes and itemised invoices so you can pre-authorise. For cashless cases we coordinate directly with the TPA.

Talk to a senior nephrologist this week

Don't decide alone. Decide informed.

Whether you are weighing options, want a second opinion, or are ready to schedule — we'll route you to the right consultant within the day.

Call WhatsApp Email