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What is plasma used to test for, commonly, and what is serum used to test for, commonly?
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Clotting proteins: When plasma clots, fibrinogen and other blood clotting proteins are depleted. Serum is used for most tests such as electrolytes and liver function tests.
Answered 1/17/2013
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