Talk:Serum (blood)

Latest comment: 2 months ago by Bowlofpho2 in topic Opening paragraph

NOT CLEAR

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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

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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

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

Opening paragraph

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"Serum also does not contain all the formed elements of blood, which include blood cells, white blood cells (leukocytes, lymphocytes)..."

Isn't 'leukocytes' enough? Including lymphocytes separately makes it sound like they aren't leukocytes too. Bowlofpho2 (talk) 23:32, 16 September 2024 (UTC)Reply