Abstract: A closed fluidic sampling system. The system includes a first port for receiving a sample of fluid and a sampling chamber in fluid communication with the first port. A a one-way valve allows fluid to flow from the first port towards the sampling chamber while preventing backflow of fluid towards the first port. A second port in fluid communication with the sampling chamber enables fluid to be withdrawn from the sampling chamber. The fluid may be a blood component, such as platelets, plasma, whole blood, or red blood cells.

Abstract: A pump control apparatus including a variable speed pump controllable in response to a pump drive signal, a signal generator generating a commanded flowrate signal indicating desired flowrate of the pump, a flowrate sensor providing a sensed flowrate signal indicating sensed flowrate of the pump, and an integrator connected to the sensor and generator to receive and integrate the commanded flowrate signal and the sensed flowrate signal and to provide the pump drive signal based on the difference in integrated values of the signals so as to achieve desired commanded volume over time.