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:bluecry1: :nono: doe anyone know thw difference between serum versus plasma?

thank you i really appreciate eveyone help !!!

kathynursing,

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Specializes in Critical Care, Pediatrics, Geriatrics.
:bluecry1: :nono: doe anyone know thw difference between serum versus plasma?

thank you i really appreciate eveyone help !!!

kathynursing,

serum has no clotting factors in it ...hence the clot at the bottom of the tube leaving a straw colored liquid on top. Plasma has the clotting factors in it and the blood does not clot in the tube.

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Specializes in LTC, sub-acute, urology, gastro.

Serum is like plasma except fibrinogen & other clotting factors are no longer present...hope that helps!

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