The present invention relates to a system, apparatus, and method for separating components of a fluid, e.g. blood, which eliminates the need for expensive hardware and produces a stabilized waste product. The system comprises an apparatus or device (V) for separating components of a fluid (15′) comprising a container (5′) having at least one separation or filtration member (10′) capable of selectively separating or filtering at least one component from the fluid, and a superabsorbent material (20′) capable of absorbing the at least one component separated from the fluid, and thereby providing a processed fluid free or substantially free of said at least one component and agitation means.
