Talk:Serum (blood)

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"Serum includes all proteins not used in blood clotting (coagulation) and all the electrolytes, antibodies, antigens, hormones, and any exogenous substances (e.g., drugs and microorganisms)."

What yes and what no? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.57.166.138 (talk) 05:04, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

How is serum produced from fresh blood

How is serum produced from fresh blood - eg. is the blood allowed to clot ? - Rod57 (talk) 09:59, 14 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]

By centrifugation, adding heparine so it doesn't clot. BratwurstBaron (talk) 20:15, 31 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Does serum include platelets

Does serum include platelets ? - Rod57 (talk) 10:01, 14 September 2017 (UTC)[reply]