A decision guide
How HemaPure differs from other blood purification technologies
This table separates the service categories clearly. HemaPure is wellness care, while hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and plasma exchange are medical procedures with specific indications. They are not interchangeable choices.
Safety reminder
HemaPure is not dialysis and cannot replace prescribed medicines or treatment. If you have kidney or blood disease, take anticoagulants or are under treatment, speak with your care team first.
Side-by-side comparison
| Topic | HemaPure | Hemodialysis | Peritoneal dialysis | Therapeutic plasma exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Wellness and proactive health care, not disease treatment | Replace kidney function when clinically indicated for kidney failure | Replace kidney function through the peritoneum | Remove or replace plasma substances when medically indicated |
| Setting and care team | Wellness or private clinic with pre-session screening | Dialysis unit or hospital under a kidney-care team | Started with a kidney team, then performed at home as planned | Hospital with specialist staff and close monitoring |
| Can it replace dialysis? | No; it must not replace prescribed treatment | It is a form of kidney replacement therapy | It is a form of kidney replacement therapy | Not dialysis; used for selected conditions and indications |
| Evidence and decision | Clinical evidence for wellness benefits remains limited; verify claims and costs | Established kidney-failure treatment guided by an individual plan | An established option requiring suitability and home-care assessment | Based on the condition, test results and specialist judgment |
| Who may be considered | Adults seeking a wellness service who pass screening and understand the evidence limits | People assessed by a kidney team as needing dialysis | People suited to peritoneal dialysis and able to manage home care | Patients with a specific indication treated in hospital |
| Important questions before starting | What exactly is done to the blood, what are the contraindications, what evidence supports it and what are the total costs? | Treatment goals, access type, dialysis schedule and contingency plan | Exchange method, infection prevention, supplies and emergency contacts | Indication, side effects, number of sessions and alternatives |