High Dose Light Activated PRP Stem Cell Therapy

In this procedure, which takes about an hour, 4–8 tablespoons of your blood is collected and processed in a closed sterile system to avoid contamination. Your platelets are separated from the blood by centrifugation, yielding a concentrated mixture of platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

This PRP is then activated for 8–10 minutes with a specialized light source using four wavelengths: 630 nm, 663 nm, 805 nm, and 855 nm. This process releases numerous growth factors and other critical molecules, which are then re-injected intravenously to stimulate your body’s innate stem cell repair mechanisms.

5% lidocaine cream is used on the arm to numb any discomfort from the initial blood draw. You can read more about the procedure by clicking here on Dr. Drake’s paper titled: 2023: High Dose Light Activated PRP the New Stem Cell Therapy.

PRP processing takes place in a closed sterile system, minimizing any contamination risk. FDA-approved sterile kits are used—one brand new kit for each patient.

During centrifugation, the entire collection apparatus remains enclosed. After spinning, the concentrated platelets are withdrawn with a sterile syringe and placed into the light box. At no point is your plasma exposed to room air or handled outside the closed system.

In North Carolina, any healthcare provider with prescription authority can authorize high-dose PRP intravenous therapy. This includes physicians, Physician Assistants (PA), and Nurse Practitioners (NP). The procedure may also be administered by others under appropriate supervision.

The limited availability of intravenous PRP therapy is often due to lack of awareness among providers, absence of proper equipment like a centrifuge and light box, and lack of insurance coverage.

Yes. In North Carolina, PRP therapy is legal when authorized by a healthcare provider with prescription authority, typically for chronic conditions. There are no federal laws banning stem cell therapies in the United States.

While intravenous PRP is less common, localized PRP injections are widely performed in orthopedic and pain clinics. The FDA has approved several kits for PRP collection and administration.

Example: PRP therapy at Catawba Valley Health System.

High-dose light activated PRP therapy releases growth factors and cytokines comparable to those found in other stem cell sources such as adipose tissue, umbilical cord blood, or bone marrow. Because of this, similar therapeutic outcomes are expected—and have been observed in practice.

We do not advocate multiple injection requirements. As described above, a diabetic wound was healed in 2 weeks. The growth factors and cytokines released from light activated platelets are believed to begin stimulating innate stem cells and repair metabolism immediately, with a relatively long curve of heightened activated stem cell effects.

Improvement of a chronic condition is normally observed within a week or two, with increased benefit over time as a cascade of beneficial results ensues. For genetic diseases, any stem cell therapy would have to be repeated every 1–2 years to maintain a beneficial result, as the defective genetic machinery continues to produce faulty cells.

Unfortunately, PRP therapy is considered experimental by medical insurance companies and is not typically covered.

At Stem Cell Therapeutics, our flat cost is $2500 for one High Dose Light Activated Intravenous PRP procedure. This price includes:

• FDA-approved closed system PRP processing kits (approx. $250)
• Testing for growth factors before and after the procedure (approx. $500)
• Other sterile consumables (approx. $150)
• PRP processing and light activation using a light box

Your healthcare provider will charge an additional fee for services such as the blood draw, re-injection, patient evaluation, and supervision to ensure safety and sterility. This fee will vary depending on the provider.