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An automated system for processing biological fluid includes a pressure differential generator, a biological fluid processing assembly, and an automated control arrangement coupled to at least one of the pressure differential generator and the biological fluid processing assembly. The automated syst

An automated system for processing biological fluid includes a pressure differential generator, a biological fluid processing assembly, and an automated control arrangement coupled to at least one of the pressure differential generator and the biological fluid processing assembly. The automated system may include a porous medium, such as a red cell barrier medium, a leukocyte depletion medium, or a combination red cell barrier/leukocyte depletion medium. The automated system may also include a sensor producing a signal reflecting a parameter of fluid flow.

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[ What is claimed is:] [13.] A method for processing a biological fluid comprising: separating a biological fluid in a first container into a first supernatant layer and a second sediment layer and passing the supernatant layer through a porous medium comprising a red cell barrier medium, or a combi

[ What is claimed is:] [13.] A method for processing a biological fluid comprising: separating a biological fluid in a first container into a first supernatant layer and a second sediment layer and passing the supernatant layer through a porous medium comprising a red cell barrier medium, or a combined leukocyte depletion/red cell barrier medium, wherein said passing includes initiating, monitoring, and terminating flow of the portions by an automated control arrangement and wherein said automated control arrangement is coupled to, and receives a signal from, a sensor that senses at least one fluid flow parameter, said signal reflecting a parameter of fluid flow through the porous medium.